Trump Says He Has 'Great Confidence' in Hegseth
April 22, 2025
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as posted by the channelPresident Donald Trump said Pete Hegseth is “doing a great job” despite what appear to be attacks from “disgruntled employees,” as the defense secretary is buffeted by staff dismissals, a leak investigation and a report that he shared sensitive military attack plans in a second unsecured chat group.
“Ask the Houthis how much dysfunction there is,” Trump told reporters Monday during the annual Easter Egg roll on the White House lawn, referring to the military’s attacks on Houthi militants in Yemen.
The president’s support came after John Ullyot, who resigned last week after serving briefly as Pentagon spokesman, said the Defense Department has been overwhelmed by staff drama and turnover in the initial months of the second Trump administration. He called it a “full-blown meltdown” that could cost the defense secretary his job.
The criticism from Ullyot followed statements by three top Defense Department officials who were reportedly fired amid an inquiry into leaks. They said they weren’t told what they were being investigated for or if there was even a leak probe underway.
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