"If there are people on this planet who don't need a pep talk about military service, discipline, and sacrifice, it's these men and women. Further, if there are people on this planet who could do without a rambling, thoughtless and ridiculous ramble from Donald Trump, it's our generals. These are highly decorated soldiers who have spent decades leading troops, fighting wars, and sacrificing for this country. The notion that Pete Hegseth, whose own military service never approached their stature, could lecture them on ethos is a sadistic joke."
"But Hegseth isn't in on the joke. He's too busy puffing his chest and screaming "look at me, look at me, look at me!" He couldn't care less that this absurd stunt yanked generals away from their commands, cost a fortune in travel and security, and disrupted operations around the globe. Hegseth just wanted a stage, a crowd, and a chance to hear himself roar and make generals "obey his commands." What a joke."
Pete Hegseth ordered more than 800 senior military leaders to assemble at Quantico, pulling them from commands and global duties. The mobilization incurred significant travel and security costs and disrupted operations. Hegseth delivered public lectures about "warrior ethos" despite limited comparable military service and sought attention and control. The event required generals to endure a rambling speech from Donald Trump that was described as nonsensical and self-praising. The combined spectacle was judged insulting, laughable, and dangerous to military effectiveness, morale, and the proper allocation of senior leadership time.
Read at Advocate.com
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