Pro-Trump Outlet Details Military Leaders Ripping Into Pete Hegseth: ‘He Lost Us’

Sean James Oct 21st, 2025, 11:42 am

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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has “lost the trust and respect” of several top military members, thanks in large part to his “grandstanding” public appearances, the right-leaning The Washington Times reported on Tuesday.

While many of Hegseth’s changes have been embraced, like his push for tougher fitness standards, one senior officer told the ex-Fox News morning show host’s approach has been off-putting to many military members.

“The theater of it all is below our institution,” the officer said. “Several of these changes are being made already by the services. And they could be made by any secretary… They don’t have to be announced on

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