In response to Senator Mark Kelly’s video reminding military personnel of their duty to disobey illegal orders, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is attempting to recall the Senator back to active duty for a court-martial. The author contends that while Hegseth may be correct in questioning Kelly’s role in Congress, the real issue lies in Hegseth’s inadequacy for his position. The article argues that Kelly, with his extensive military and astronaut experience, would be a more suitable choice for Secretary of Defense than Hegseth, who is portrayed as lacking the necessary qualifications and displaying questionable behavior. Ultimately, the piece concludes that the current administration should seek a more qualified individual to fill the role of Secretary of Defense.
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AP News reports that a Navy admiral testified before lawmakers, denying a “kill them all” order from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth concerning a strike near Venezuela. Although there was no direct order for the second attack, lawmakers remain concerned. Investigations are underway regarding the handling of the military operation and whether it violated the law, with Democrats demanding full video footage and records. Pressure on Hegseth mounts as Republicans pledge a thorough review.
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The New York Times filed a lawsuit against the Pentagon, challenging new rules imposed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that have effectively banned most mainstream media outlets from the building. The Times argues the rules violate constitutional freedoms by granting Hegseth the sole power to ban reporters, leading to the exclusion of outlets like the Times, the Associated Press, and others. Despite the denial of access, these outlets continue to report on the military, highlighting stories that the Pentagon may not like. The Times believes this viewpoint discrimination case is strengthened by the lack of credentials for its reporters, while the Pentagon defends the policy as necessary to protect the military.
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Hegseth Asked Top Admiral to Resign After Months of Discord
The story of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Admiral Alvin Holsey is a stark illustration of the tensions brewing within the highest echelons of the U.S. military. The core issue revolves around a fundamental disagreement: whether to blindly follow orders or exercise professional judgment, especially when those orders raise legal and ethical questions. The narrative presented reveals a growing chasm between Hegseth’s approach to military command and Admiral Holsey’s commitment to upholding military standards, ultimately leading to the admiral’s premature departure.
Months of friction between Hegseth and Holsey marked the lead up to the admiral’s forced retirement.… Continue reading
The Defense Department Inspector General’s report found that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared classified information regarding a military operation in Yemen via an unclassified Signal chat. This information, marked as “secret,” included details about the timing of U.S. strikes and could have endangered American troops if intercepted. Furthermore, the report concluded that Hegseth violated military regulations by using his personal phone for official business, although the inspector general did not address if proper steps were taken to declassify the shared information. Despite the findings, a Pentagon spokesman stated that the review was a “TOTAL exoneration” and declared the matter closed, while Senator Mark Kelly noted the violation of regulations and cautioned against future occurrences.
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Pete Hegseth, the current Defense Secretary, is portrayed as a man whose public persona of toughness is merely a façade. He is accused of prioritizing showmanship over genuine strength, exemplified by his preference for aggressive terminology and his efforts to purge women from the military. His actions, including his reported involvement in ordering strikes that killed civilians, are presented as cowardly behavior. Moreover, Hegseth’s reaction to the ensuing scandal demonstrates a pattern of evading accountability and shifting blame, further undermining his image of strength. Ultimately, Hegseth is presented as a bully, masking his insecurities and lack of integrity.
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Following reports of potentially unlawful airstrikes in the Caribbean, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth posted a cartoon depicting Franklin the Turtle targeting “narco terrorists,” a move deemed childish and unprofessional. This post was made in the context of increasing scrutiny over the administration’s actions, including allegations of a second strike against survivors, potentially constituting a war crime. Regardless of the legal justifications for the attacks, Hegseth’s post, which also sends a poor message to the military, is deeply inappropriate and offensive. Investigations are being demanded by congressional leaders concerning the legality of the attacks, and the administration has refused to release requested information.
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Pete Hegseth, the US Secretary of Defense, should be charged with murder due to his involvement in strikes on boats in the Caribbean, resulting in the deaths of approximately 83 civilians. Despite claims of a “war” against drug cartels, the article argues that these actions constitute murder, as the victims were unarmed civilians not posing an imminent threat. Even if a war were declared, international laws of war still prohibit the intentional killing of non-combatants, making the attacks war crimes. Hegseth’s alleged order to “kill everybody” after an initial strike and his subsequent statements reinforce the argument that his actions are criminal and warrant prosecution under federal murder statutes.
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A Pentagon watchdog found that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth risked U.S. personnel and mission security by sharing sensitive information about a military strike against Yemen’s Houthi militants via the Signal app. The report concluded that Hegseth violated Pentagon policy by using a personal device for official business, recommending improved training for officials. The investigation was initiated after a journalist was inadvertently added to a Signal chat revealing details, including strike timings. Although Hegseth maintains the information was unclassified, lawmakers raised concerns, with some suggesting that such actions would warrant dismissal for lower-ranking military personnel.
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Rand Paul’s assessment of Pete Hegseth – that he’s either “lying to us” about the boat strike or “he’s incompetent” – has sparked a pretty interesting reaction, haven’t you noticed? It’s like, okay, sure, that’s a reasonable observation, but the real question seems to be, “Why are we even having to entertain this as a binary choice?” The general consensus appears to be that the situation is far more likely a “both/and” scenario.
It’s not exactly rocket science, is it? Plenty of people seem to think that Hegseth is probably both lying *and* incompetent. It’s almost expected at this point, sadly.… Continue reading
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