Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) has publicly criticized Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, suggesting he is unfit for the role due to insufficient experience and troubling conduct. Following reports of Hegseth sharing national security details in a private chat that included his wife, Bacon expressed serious concerns about Hegseth's judgment, adding that such behavior was indeed unacceptable. He also pointed to the vulnerabilities posed by foreign actors monitoring communications, reinforcing the risks associated with a perceived lack of judgment and professionalism from Hegseth as Secretary of Defense.
Rep. Don Bacon criticized Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's lack of experience and alleged sharing of sensitive information, indicating he's unfit for his role.
Bacon expressed serious concerns about Hegseth's judgment, suggesting a major crisis is unfolding within the Pentagon that undermines national security.
Addressing the details shared in a second Signal chat, Bacon remarked, 'If it's true that he had another chat about missions against the Houthis, it's totally unacceptable.'
Bacon, referencing the scrutiny of Hegseth's actions, stated, 'He's acting like he's above the law and that shows an amateur person.'
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