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Trump ‘privately tiring of Hegseth’ amid growing scandals, which, frankly, doesn’t come as a huge surprise given the current climate. It seems the former president is, at least in private, growing weary of Pete Hegseth, and the various controversies swirling around him. The core of it appears to be that Hegseth is simply stealing Trump’s spotlight. When someone else, especially someone within his own orbit, starts to dominate the headlines, that’s when things begin to get problematic for Trump. He thrives on attention, and any challenge to that is met with swift, if often behind-the-scenes, displeasure.
The crux of the matter revolves around the simple fact that any negative news about someone associated with Trump, whether it’s through scandal, incompetence, or even just being generally disliked, reflects poorly on him. He seems to care less about the substance of the issue and more about how it impacts his personal brand and public image. The focus isn’t so much on righting wrongs or correcting errors, but rather on ensuring that *he* remains the center of attention.
It’s likely that the sheer volume of scandals and missteps, coupled with the consistent media attention on Hegseth, is becoming a burden. Trump wouldn’t necessarily mind someone doing his bidding, even if those actions are questionable. But when the actions of that person overshadow him, that’s when the grumbling starts. He simply doesn’t like anyone stealing his thunder, as they say.
The speculation that he’s privately tiring of Hegseth doesn’t stem from any sudden moral awakening. Rather, it’s about the optics, the headlines, and the constant reminder that someone else is taking up precious space in the news cycle. It’s all about control and maintaining dominance over the narrative. And, as many have pointed out, there’s always the possibility of a scapegoat.
Now, we can’t forget that Trump has a well-established history of appointing individuals from the world of conservative media to positions of power, and Hegseth fits this mold perfectly. He came from Fox News, and that alone probably made him attractive as a potential ally. But these appointments often come with baggage. Incompetence, ethical breaches, and plain old disastrous flubs seem to be commonplace.
The question of who might replace Hegseth, if he were to be ousted, arises naturally from this situation. The process of searching for someone new is not always about merit or qualifications. It’s often about finding someone who is loyal, willing to say the right things, and, most importantly, someone who won’t eclipse Trump in the headlines. It wouldn’t be surprising to see a pattern of grooming within the ranks, a signal of who might be next in line.
There’s also the element of personal resentment. Trump doesn’t like being upstaged, and he certainly doesn’t like someone making him look bad, especially if that person is his appointee. This is where the notion of “stealing his thunder” comes into play. It’s not about the severity of the scandals; it’s about the attention they’re drawing away from Trump.
It’s worth noting that Trump has a history of firing people quickly, and then pretending he barely knew them. It’s a convenient way to distance himself from the fallout and, of course, ensure that the spotlight remains firmly on him. His famous catchphrase, “You’re fired,” is a testament to this practice.
In conclusion, it’s not the war crimes, the questionable actions, or the blatant incompetence that bothers Trump most. It’s that those things are pushing *him* out of the headlines. It’s about the narrative. The scandals, the accusations, all become secondary to the fundamental imperative: maintaining control over the story, and ensuring that Donald Trump remains the star of the show.