The recent leak of a chat conversation from the White House via the encrypted Signal app has sent shockwaves through Washington, but experts point out that this is not the first time such a security breach has occurred. In fact, the use of Signal to communicate sensitive information is a practice that has been around for over a century.

According to historical records, a similar incident took place in the early 20th century when secret chat messages were leaked from the White House using a method that was considered cutting-edge at the time. This latest leak involving high-ranking officials like Pete Hegseth has once again raised concerns about the security of encrypted messaging apps.

Despite the controversy surrounding the leak, Democrats have long been supporters of using encrypted apps like Signal for communication, citing the need for privacy and security in today's digital age. VA Secretary Doug Collins even threw a lawsuit at CNN's face during a contentious interview about the leak, adding more fuel to the fire.

As investigations into the leak continue, one thing is clear - history has a way of repeating itself when it comes to the signal chat leaks.