Senior Officers

Generals Report: Trust in Hegseth Has Evaporated

‘He lost us’: Generals, senior officers say trust in Hegseth has evaporated. It seems like the core sentiment revolves around a fundamental lack of trust in Hegseth from senior military leadership. The reaction suggests that this erosion of trust isn’t a new development, but rather a culmination of events, revealing that the relationship was likely built on shaky ground to begin with.

The narrative underscores how many senior officers questioned the basis for any initial trust in Hegseth. The argument highlights his limited military experience, primarily consisting of service in the National Guard and a single year in Iraq, painting him as ill-equipped to lead the complex US military.… Continue reading