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- U.S. President Donald Trump has turned his Cabinet into “yes people” who obey his daily directives.
- A senior administration official told Politico Cabinet members act as head-nodders to avoid contradicting Trump.
- Trump ordered Cabinet to stay silent on the Feb 28 launch of Operation Epic Fury airstrikes on Iran via Truth Social.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth briefed the Pentagon on March 2 after Trump’s silence order during the Iran conflict.