In a recent opinion piece, former Pentagon spokesperson John Ullyot condemned Pete Hegseth's performance as Secretary of Defense, attributing significant dysfunction to staff turnover and drama within the department. Ullyot described the situation as a "full-blown meltdown," pointing to severe leaks of sensitive military information, including operational plans shared in private chatrooms. Amidst widespread chaos at the Pentagon and reports of Hegseth's potentially incriminating private communications, Ullyot raised concerns about the negative implications for the president, emphasizing the urgent need for competent leadership.
Ullyot called the situation a full-blown meltdown that could cost Hegseth, a 44-year-old former Fox News host and National Guard officer, his job as defense secretary.
The Pentagon has been overwhelmed by staff drama and turnover in the initial months of the second Trump administration.
Ullyot warned that the situation of leaks and dysfunction at the Pentagon could become a major distraction for the president.
It's been a month of total chaos at the Pentagon. From leaks of sensitive operational plans to mass firings, the dysfunction is...
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