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April 21, 2025: New Hegseth controversy roils Washington

Apr 21, 2025
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INSIGHT

Pentagon in Meltdown Under Hegseth

  • John Elliott, a former top Pentagon spokesman and initial supporter of Hegseth, calls recent Pentagon conditions a "full blown meltdown."
  • Elliott predicts President Trump will likely fire Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth due to these ongoing problems.
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Culture of Dysfunction at Pentagon

  • There is a wider culture of dysfunction and backstabbing within the Department of Defense amid numerous resignations and firings.
  • Disgruntled ex-employees with insider knowledge may fuel more damaging stories about Pete Hegseth.
INSIGHT

White House Reluctance to Cut Hegseth

  • The White House heavily invested in Hegseth and resists appearing weak by capitulating to bad press.
  • Past cabinet turmoil suggests hesitation to take action may result despite pressure to fire him.
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