It's possible that Hegseth is incompetent - e.g., the unsecure text chain. But it's also entirely possible that the things we're witnessing are the result of interested actors attempting to sabotage a restructuring.
Until the evidence is overwhelming and presented by a neutral source rather than the party apparatchik, the working assumption of rational people has to be that this is just part of the response to Trump 2.0.
TRUMPTRAIN COMIN'!!! WHOOT WHOOT!!
Restructuring clearly necessitates multiple insecure group chats in which he shares classified info.
You got it!
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Link: Rick Astley
You dolts should stop pretending that all this has anything to do with saving money.
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Unless you think the contents of the USNA library is important.
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And nice dodge in failing to tell us about Hegseth’s prior management experience to make him best suited to overhaul the Department of Defense.
The only reason Hegseth was selected by Trump is because Hegseth is loyal yes man, incapable of standing on his own two feet.
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Obviously never served your country
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Thinking it’s too early to call him incompetent. He fired a handful of people. That’s his choice.
The bar isn’t real high here. The prior guy got 13 soldiers killed and was never held accountable. He also disappeared for a medical reason and never let the President know. So, as I have said many times, let things play out and see what happens. Sound fair?
You’re just talking out of your ass as usual
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I wasn’t too concerned about this appointment at first. The signal app shit is inexcusable. Also, there are rumblings that the Pentagon chiefs have lost confidence in him. All that said is enough to fire him.
On top of that, he’s a known womanizer, on his 3rd wife, he’s a drunk, and even his own mother has spoken up about him.
and a drunk when that seems to the normal behavior in Washington. It's really hard to take a stand with this guy when it's been the norm and ignored. It was even brought up during his hearing about Senators voting while being drunk. Hell, a past President got a BJ in the oval office from an intern. We are led by the worst people but pick and choose who we want to drop the hammer on.
Think about it. A weekend Fox News host and now the sec def. At least Trump appointed credible sec defs in his first term. It’s like he went with a clown show this time around. Perplexing to say the least.
their guys choices and had issues with the other guys. It's the state of the country and the silos we live in. I know my circle has all kinds of people in it but politics will never be discussed. It's just better that way.
DEI doesn’t mean hiring/appointing a less qualified person. Seriously, go through all of the alleged DEI hires/appointees and research their background. Then you can determine if they’re less qualified than the next person.
Seriously, Trump tried to blame the mid are collision on the Hudson on DEI.
diarrhea of the mouth most days.
When people were put into really important positions based of DEI, it's more than nothing. We had a VP and SCOTUS picked based on it. You're telling me that Kamala was the most qualified to be VP and Jackson was the best SCOTUS pick. This after Biden ran on appointing a black woman to the court.
She was most assuredly qualified having served as the CA AG and in the House. Hell, if you consider her DEI, would you consider Vance a DEI appointee?
as much. Her word salads are legendary. I'm sure there were other choices but Joe couldn't go back on his promise.
I was shocked with Vance. I thought Rubio had the inside track. Not sure if Trump promised to hire a white male as his VP.
however, if being dumb as a box of rocks disqualifies anyone from public office, Trump and Vance would be disqualified.
Health Secretary was a tranny as was the dude who wore dresses and stole luggage. The whole Biden term was DEI hire after DEI hire.
to other government appointees but to his family and friends? If not incompetent then negligent and treasonous, how about that?
You have a very low bar and DJT appointees have proven they are less competent than even DJT is.
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No wiggle room for incompetence, immaturity, dishonesty, and recklessness.
Our service members deserve much better.
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Or “Obama’s coming for your guns.”
It’s just nonstop stupidity from you MAGAmonon cult members.
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Everyone but MAGA douchenozzles
The GOP is spineless when it comes to Trump. Fucking pussies.
A handful of Republicans who voted yes are up for reelection in 2026. They will need cover from other colleagues to repair the damage.
Link: https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/24/us/hegseth-senate-vote-roll-call-dg/index.html