The article details President Trump's recent endorsement of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth amid reports of instability within the Pentagon. Hegseth faces criticism for using unsecured communication channels for classified discussions, leading to firings of his aides who deny any wrongdoing. A former staffer described the atmosphere in Hegseth's office as toxic, while Trump's National Security Adviser defended him on television. The internal struggles continue, reflecting deeper issues within the Department of Defense.
"I think he's gonna get it together," Trump said of Hegseth, during an interview with The Atlantic magazine over the weekend. "I had a talk with him, a positive talk..."
Colin Carroll stated that there is a 'culture of fear and toxicity' in Hegseth's office. 'No one's going to want to come into that environment.'
Kasper's statement dismisses claims of dysfunction as 'an argument of convenience,' asserting that those fired organized against the president and the secretary for their own interests.
National Security Adviser Mike Waltz defended Hegseth on Fox News, emphasizing his leadership and intolerance for leaks.
Collection
[
|
...
]