THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent Trump Text Fiasco Suddenly Worsens as MAGA Knives Come Out for Hegseth
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Mar 31, 2025 
Jennifer Rubin, co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Contrarian Substack and a sharp political commentator, dives into the turmoil surrounding Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, as Trump allies begin to question his judgment amid a scandal involving insecure discussions of war plans. She highlights the arrogance pervading Trump’s inner circle, the implications for national security, and the political fallout that may escalate as dissent becomes increasingly stifled. Rubin critiques leadership failures and calls for transparency in governance, while shedding light on the hypocrisy within the MAGA movement.
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Hegseth's Questionable Judgment
- Pete Hegseth's judgment is increasingly questioned by White House and Pentagon insiders due to the Signalgate scandal.
- Many see Hegseth as culpable for Trump advisors discussing war plans on an insecure chat.
Trump Administration's Security Lapses
- The Signalgate scandal reveals a larger issue: the Trump administration's disregard for security protocols.
- Using insecure platforms like Signal for sensitive discussions demonstrates a dangerous lack of awareness.
Hegseth's Accumulating Mistakes
- Pete Hegseth's mistakes are piling up: sending migrants to Guantanamo (reversed), suggesting Ukraine make concessions to Russia (walked back).
- These blunders, along with Signalgate, raise serious concerns about his competence.