Fears of Firings Permeate Through Pentagon After High-Profile Ousters
At least 15 defense officials have left or been pushed out under Trump 2.0 as staffers fear more sudden removals.
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Pentagon Insiders Slam Pete Hegseth's 'Mean Girls' Politics In Iran War Efforts, Official Describes Leadership As 'High-school' Like
A wave of internal dissent has erupted at the Pentagon as officials accuse Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth of fostering 'Mean Girls'-style politics that has upended military leadership during a critical phase of the Iran war. Senior defence officials are increasingly voicing alarm over what they describe as a culture of petty infighting and unpredictable decision-making at the highest levels of the Pentagon, with one insider bluntly characterisin…
Pentagon staffers terrified as 'petty high school' drama ignites firing fears
Pentagon staffers are grappling with a new wave of fear over potential firings, with sources telling Axios that "petty, high-school or middle-school drama" has everyone on edge.On Friday morning, Axios released a new report describing the tense atmosphere within the Department of Defense, following the recent ousters of Navy Secretary John Phelan and Army Chief of Staff Genereal Randy George, among other high-profile firings. According to source…
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