Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly utilized wiretaps to fire senior aides in the Pentagon as part of an investigation into military leaks. This chaotic situation erupted when three aides were dismissed shortly after being placed on leave, coinciding with scrutiny over leaks involving critical military operations. Although the aides, who denied any wrongdoing, were thought by Hegseth to be responsible for the leaks, there is skepticism regarding the use of wiretaps, deemed potentially unconstitutional. This incident showcased a breakdown of trust between the Pentagon and the White House amid ongoing investigations.
Advisers were reportedly told that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used wiretaps to fire top aides amid the Pentagon's investigation into leaks.
The White House has lost confidence in a Pentagon leak investigation that Pete Hegseth used to justify firing three top aides.
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