{"id":597,"date":"2025-05-08T11:43:31","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T15:43:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mountainindivisible.org\/news\/?p=597"},"modified":"2025-05-08T11:43:35","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T15:43:35","slug":"response-from-thom-tillis-regarding-classified-communication","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mountainindivisible.org\/news\/2025\/05\/08\/response-from-thom-tillis-regarding-classified-communication\/","title":{"rendered":"Response from Thom Tillis regarding classified communication"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From: Senator Thom Tillis <a href=\"mailto:donotreply@tillis.senate.gov\">donotreply@tillis.senate.gov<\/a><br>Date: April 25, 2025 at 9:39:11\u202fAM EDT<br>To:<br>Subject: Response from Senator Tillis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dear Mr. Humphrey:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you for contacting me. I appreciate hearing from you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On April 20, 2025, The New York Times wrote an article alleging a second group chat was used by our nation\u2019s top national security leaders in preparation of the United States\u2019 airstrike on the Ansar Allah, commonly known as the Houthis, for their illegal attacks in the Red Sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like you, I am concerned about any potential instances of the mishandling of classified information by our government. It is imperative that Congress consider improvements to the custody and management of classified records to ensure that classified information is not leaked or misused. The Department of Defense (DOD) acting Inspector General (IG), Steve Stebbins has opened a case evaluating Secretary Hegseth\u2019s use of the Signal messaging app. I am committed to ensuring that Mr. Stebbins\u2019 office will operate in an independent manner free from political considerations, and is able to conduct thorough reviews of any mishandling of classified documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I strongly believe Congress has a vital obligation to our men and women in uniform. I will continue to work to secure the necessary resources and capabilities to safeguard our nation\u2019s security and servicemembers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you again for taking the time to contact me. Please do not hesitate to reach out again about other important issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sincerely,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"170\" height=\"63\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainindivisible.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TillisInformalSignature.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-220\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thom Tillis<br>U.S. Senator<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From: Senator Thom Tillis donotreply@tillis.senate.govDate: April 25, 2025 at 9:39:11\u202fAM EDTTo:Subject: Response from Senator Tillis Dear Mr. Humphrey: Thank you for contacting me. I appreciate hearing from you. 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