The Signalgate meme, centered on Pete Hegseth's 'Houthi PC Small Group,' emerged following reports of a leaked private Signal chat involving the Secretary of Defense nominee and several associates. The group name, which juxtaposes the Houthi movement with 'Political Correctness' or 'PC,' became an instant focal point for political commentators and internet trolls alike. The meme typically uses the group chat's name as a punchline for exclusive, secretive, or controversial circles, often poking fun at the perceived lack of professionalism or the irony of private digital footprints in the modern political era. It serves as a commentary on surveillance, political accountability, and the messy intersection of private communication and public service.