Trump, Hegseth underwater on approval from military members, veterans: Poll
The survey of 731 respondents found 67% say military decisions are made for political gain, not mission readiness.
- A survey by Common Defense released Monday reveals 53% of active-duty service members want to separate from service sooner, citing increasing politicization within the military.
- Policy changes and uncertainty under President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have prompted 45% of surveyed troops to consider leaving their posts early.
- Hegseth has dismissed or sidelined more than 80 generals and admirals, representing about 10 percent of the force, often without providing reasons for the removals.
- Experts warn the situation has become a full-blown "readiness crisis" that reduces military capabilities, compounded by depleted munition stockpiles and ongoing conflict in Iran.
- Roughly 50% of veterans and service members disapprove of Trump as commander-in-chief, while 47% approve, yet 56% express approval for senior uniformed military commanders.
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Stunning Poll: Half Of Military Ready To Quit Over Trump And Hegseth
On Monday, a shocking new report revealed that half of U.S. armed forces service members want to quit because of the policies and poor leadership of President Donald Trump and his officials. Experts warn that the situation has become a full-blown “readiness crisis” that reduces the country’s military capabilities.According to Military.com, a poll conducted by Common Defense “found that 53 percent of active-duty service members want to separate f…
Shocking new report reveals half of the military wants to quit over Trump
On Monday, a shocking new report revealed that half of U.S. armed forces service members want to quit because of the policies and poor leadership of President Donald Trump and his officials. Experts warn that the situation has become a full-blown “readiness crisis” that reduces the country’s military capabilities. According to Military.com, a poll conducted by Common Defense “found that 53 percent of active-duty service members want to separate …
Common Defense Poll: 79% of Veterans & Active Duty Military Say Government, Society Are Leaving Them Behind Ahead of the Midterms - Common Defense
Two-thirds of service members, veterans, and military families say decisions affecting troops are being made for political gain in a sample that skews older,
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