Why Hegseth Should Go
The defense secretary puts stunts over substance. The U.S. should send him on permanent leave.
The Pentagon has removed a dozen U.S. Air Force bomber aircraft from Britain’s Fairford air base. The decision came as the U.S. military feared an Iranian drone strike, reminiscent of last year’s “Operation Spiderweb” where Ukraine launched surprise attacks on Russian aircraft using drones from freight containers. Despite this, Hegseth, the Defense Secretary, has been lecturing about purging the military of certain groups and promoting new technologies.
This raises questions about his competence and priorities. The article criticizes Hegseth’s focus on personal and ideological issues instead of strategic goals and alliances, which are crucial for America’s global role.
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