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Pete Hegseth Goes Rogue

UKRAINE, JUL 9 – Pete Hegseth halted military aid to Ukraine without notifying the White House, prompting confusion and urgent efforts to explain the decision to Congress and Kyiv.

  • Last week, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth unilaterally paused shipments of critical weapons to Ukraine without informing President Trump, causing internal disruption.
  • The pause responded to Pentagon concerns over low U.S. stockpiles amid efforts to divert arms to Israel and mirrored a similar suspension earlier this year.
  • Trump, unaware initially, reversed the pause during a private dinner Tuesday evening with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and reaffirmed continued defensive aid to Ukraine.
  • Ukrainian President Zelensky stressed urgent need for 20,000 anti-drone missiles as Russia increased drone and missile attacks, while the White House confirmed a Pentagon review to align support with U.S. interests.
  • The incident exposed coordination issues within the Trump administration and raised questions about Pentagon leadership during escalating conflict and shifting U.S. foreign policy priorities.
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U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegset did not inform President Donald Trump's administration of his decision to stop arms transfers to Ukraine, reporting CNN with reference to sources.

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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth did not notify the White House before approving a pause in arms deliveries to Ukraine, unnamed sources told CNN today.

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Political Wire broke the news in New York, United States on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
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