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Trump's Cabinet in Turmoil Amid Rising Tensions

7/11/2025

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Donald Trump is playing a dangerous game, setting "traps" for his Cabinet to deflect blame for policy missteps. In a revealing discussion, BBC's Katty Kay pointed out his discontent with Pete Hegseth's delay in weapon shipments to Ukraine, exposing a troubling rift within his administration. Tensions are rising, and the stakes are high.

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Story summary

Donald Trump is playing a dangerous game, setting "traps" for his Cabinet to deflect blame for policy missteps. In a revealing discussion, BBC's Katty Kay pointed out his discontent with Pete Hegseth's delay in weapon shipments to Ukraine, exposing a troubling rift within his administration. Tensions are rising, and the stakes are high.