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Trump pushes back on reports of discontent with Hegseth, Noem

Trump publicly backs Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth despite private doubts amid controversies over aggressive Caribbean strikes causing at least 86 deaths, officials and lawmakers say.

  • President Donald Trump is reportedly growing weary of controversies surrounding Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to The Atlantic.
  • The Pentagon is under scrutiny for authorizing a second strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean, which some labeled a 'double tap.'
  • Hegseth faced criticism for a campaign against suspected traffickers that led to at least 86 deaths, with some lawmakers calling the attacks illegal.
  • Trump has shown less enthusiasm for Hegseth behind closed doors while suggesting that military campaigns could escalate.
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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Sunday, December 7, 2025.
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