How a Pentagon account on X became Pete Hegseth's personal cheerleader
Briefly

Under Pete Hegseth's leadership, the Pentagon has adopted a more aggressive social media policy, reviving the rapid response team initially created by Donald Rumsfeld. This new team appears to support Hegseth's vision, engaging with the media in a confrontational manner, often reflecting partisan views. Their recent activities included attacks on critical reporters and support for military intervention in domestic protests, raising concerns about the implications for military and political boundaries and fostering a cult-like atmosphere around Hegseth's leadership.
The Pentagon's rapid response team has been actively reshaped under Pete Hegseth, focusing on a media strategy that aggressively promotes his image and engages in information warfare.
Critics have accused the new Pentagon team of excessive partisanship, blurring lines between military responses and political agendas, especially regarding domestic protests in Los Angeles.
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