Story perspectives
Trump's Meeting with Commanders Sparks Criticism and Confusion
10/1/2025
45 3
1 of 1
Story summary
- President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth summoned military commanders to Virginia, prompting questions about the meeting's necessity.
- Observers questioned whether it could have been held via video call.
- They criticized "woke" policies but offered no justification for the meeting.
- Critics called it "petty fascism" rather than a serious military strategy, noting silence during Hegseth's remarks.
