The article uses a historical reference to Casey Stengel and the 1962 New York Mets to critique the current state of incompetence within the U.S. Department of Defense, headed by Pete Hegseth. It reveals a situation where the author was informed about a U.S. bombing in Yemen prior to its public announcement due to a message received from someone believing to be Michael Waltz. This raises concerns about the communication and planning within the Department of Defense, showcasing the challenges in effective military operations and the implications of such incompetence on international affairs.
The world found out shortly before 2 p.m. eastern time on March 15 that the United States was bombing Houthi targets across Yemen.
I received a connection request on Signal from a user identified as Michael Waltz, which I initially assumed was President Trump’s national security adviser.
The plan included precise information about weapons packages, targets, and timing, revealing the chaos and miscommunication within the current administration.
This not only gave the late Jimmy Breslin a great title for a book on the team but also blessed the English language with a glorious idiom for abject incompetence.
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