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Existence of group chat including Hegseth, his wife and others prompt calls for defense secretary to step down

A former top Pentagon spokesperson has slammed Pete Hegseth’s leadership of the department of defense, as pressure mounts on the US’s top military official following reports of a second Signal chatroom used to discuss sensitive military operations.

John Ullyot, who resigned last week after initially serving as Pentagon spokesperson, said in a opinion essay published by Politico on Sunday that the Pentagon has been overwhelmed by staff drama and turnover in the initial months of the second Trump administration.

Ullyot called the situation a “full-blown meltdown” that could cost Hegseth, a 44-year-old former Fox News host and National Guard officer, his job as defense secretary.

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[–] [email protected] 45 points 1 week ago (2 children)

What a weird fucking opinion piece (the linked Politico story, not the OP)

Last week, a month after leaving my public affairs role, I respectfully declined the secretary’s generous offer for a new position and informed him of my decision to leave the department, wishing him all the best. I value his friendship and am grateful for his giving me the opportunity to serve. I salute his leadership in helping the president make America strong again.

Yet even strong backers of the secretary like me must admit: The last month has been a full-blown meltdown at the Pentagon — and it’s becoming a real problem for the administration.

“I love the guy like a brother, but what a complete fuck-up” sandwiched in with so much trump butt-licking it’s beyond gross.

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[–] [email protected] 50 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Former major makes major blunder by signaling major incompetence on Signal, forcing former major to seek force majeure immunity.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago

Should have given the job to that Teixiera dipshit, at least he has the excuse of being young and inexperienced to explain his stupidity.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 1 week ago (7 children)

Trump really hasn't fired anyone yet, has he? Strap in, Pete. It's gonna be a rough week at the office.

[–] [email protected] 20 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

No, he's fired an IRS director because one of the other members of the legion of doom pointed out that Elon's pick investigated J6ers or something

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 week ago

Oh that's right, just this week, right? 72 hours?

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[–] [email protected] 32 points 1 week ago (4 children)

Not gunna lie, I’m feeling a bit better about any potential invasions of sovereign nations

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 week ago

I’m not. These guys clearly made terrible choices.

[–] [email protected] 19 points 1 week ago (4 children)

Me too, until i realize there might still be an attempt, and it will be extremely stupid in planning.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Blitzkrieg but instead the plans are so stupid you can’t prepare for them…

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[–] [email protected] 282 points 1 week ago (3 children)

step down

How about we call for his arrest and trial?

[–] [email protected] 117 points 1 week ago (5 children)

yes - as a war criminal for ordering the murder of Yemeni citizens

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[–] [email protected] 110 points 1 week ago

Pretending like Putin didn’t order an insecure alcoholic wife beating racist to be secdef and the plan is going perfectly for him in America is weird

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