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Defense Secretary Hegseth Faces Backlash Amid Pentagon Turmoil

4/30/2025

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under fire as turmoil engulfs the Pentagon, marked by staff firings and serious allegations of mishandling classified information. While Trump stands firmly behind him, critics like Senator Jeanne Shaheen are raising alarms about his competence. Adding to the controversy, Hegseth has dismantled the Women, Peace, and Security program, dismissing it as a "woke" initiative.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under fire as turmoil engulfs the Pentagon, marked by staff firings and serious allegations of mishandling classified information. While Trump stands firmly behind him, critics like Senator Jeanne Shaheen are raising alarms about his competence. Adding to the controversy, Hegseth has dismantled the Women, Peace, and Security program, dismissing it as a "woke" initiative.