Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has faced significant turmoil within the Department of Defense after reportedly believing a bizarre wiretap theory that emerged from his divorce lawyer. The attorney allegedly claimed that Hegseth's aide, Dan Caldwell, had been wiretapped by the NSA for leaking classified information. This claim was not substantiated and led to the abrupt firings of Caldwell and two others, causing shock among White House staff. The incident reflects the disarray within the Pentagon and raises questions about Hegseth's leadership capabilities, particularly in personnel management amid baseless allegations.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fell for a baseless wiretap theory, allegedly propagated by his divorce lawyer, leading to the unjust ousting of three Pentagon officials.
Sources reveal that a lawyer's wild claim about wiretapping was accepted by top officials, resulting in significant personnel changes at the Pentagon, despite the lack of evidence.
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