The Jimmy Dore Show Here’s Why The Knives Are Out for Pete Hegseth!
Apr 28, 2025
Join comedian Kurt Metzger as he dives deep into the swirling controversies surrounding Pete Hegseth and his precarious position at the Pentagon. They dissect the fallout from military leadership shake-ups and how institutional powers might be gunning for Hegseth for reasons beyond the recent Signal leaks. The conversation also veers into Trump's fiery exchanges on the Ukraine conflict, the geopolitical tug-of-war with Russia, and the intricate web of U.S. foreign policies in the Middle East, all served with Metzger’s signature wit.
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Vince Vaughn Meets Trump
- Vince Vaughn humorously pitched himself as a Hollywood czar to Trump to de-woke Tinseltown.
- Trump was impressed but skeptical, poking fun about Vaughn's personal life and movie relationships.
Pressure on Pete Hegseth Explained
- Pete Hegseth is under pressure from powerful Pentagon and foreign policy institutions.
- He faced backlash for advising Trump against war with Iran, revealing deep conflicts within the military and neocon circles.
Military Leadership in Crisis
- The military's DEI programs and woke culture have eroded trust in leadership.
- True warfighting ethos requires firing woke generals and returning to strict combat readiness standards.