President Trump dodged questions regarding his confidence in Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth amidst a backdrop of turmoil in the Pentagon. Hegseth has faced scrutiny from media and calls for resignation following several controversial incidents, including the mishandling of encrypted chats over military plans in Yemen. Despite this, Trump characterized Hegseth as talented and smart, choosing not to share specifics from their conversation. The atmosphere remains tense as damaging reports continue to surface about Hegseth's conduct, leaving critics divided on his future in the role.
Trump described Hegseth as "a talented guy, young, smart, highly educated" but refrained from endorsing him amidst escalating turmoil at the Pentagon.
Reports indicate turmoil in the Pentagon, including damaging claims on Signal chats involving the Secretary of Defense and national security discussions.
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