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Pentagon's Hegseth Under Stress After Kirk Assassination
9/30/2025
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Story summary
- Pete Hegseth, the Pentagon's defense secretary, is described by staffers as under severe stress and manic after Charlie Kirk's assassination.
- Staffers say his security concerns have become obsessive, prompting a 'pep rally' for all officers above one-star, and his wife Jennifer seeks extensive protection.
- New guidelines restrict Pentagon press access and require prior approval; Pentagon Press Association condemns the move.
