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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.
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.
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.