(News Nation) – After the second report said the Secretary of Defense shared information classified in a signal group chat, an adviser to President Donald Trump told News Nation that Pete Hegses’ work is safe for now despite criticism of his judgment skills.
The former Fox News host was accused of sharing classified details About the US attack on Hoosis with members of his family signalaccording to The New York Times report is Monday.
The current Trump adviser who spoke to News Nation on condition of anonymity said Monday. Atlantic Signal Group Chat The report is a Media failureYemen’s mission itself has been achieved, but it still has a safe Secretary of Defense.
“It was a success. So he has a latitude,” the advisor said, but warned him, “it’s only tbd for three months.”
Sources said Hegses was problematic for the Trump administration. He claimed he sexually assaulted him in 2017 Before his nomination. Hegseth denied any fraud.
“The administration hopes Pete Hegses will succeed. Pete Hegses has no skills to succeed,” the source said.
Advisors said Trump would need Hegses primarily for military recruitment.
“Trump wants to be hired, and Hegses inspires young men. It boosts morale and leads to more recruiting,” the advisor said.
After Trump’s victory, US military Deciding December 2024 was the highest December of 15, the number of enlistments increased dramatically, with 346 soldiers enlisting every day that month.
Army recruiters on X: “Our recruiters have one of the toughest jobs. We encourage the next generation of #soldiers to serve. Congratulations. Keep up the amazing work!”
Hegses believes in the president’s victory as a reason for historic rise in recruitment. Write on x, “Conclusion: American youth want to serve under @RealdonaldTrump’s bold and strong “American first” leadership. ”
A second source close to the White House spoke to News Nation on Monday evening after demanding anonymity due to the risk of professional retaliation. Fire them is total and totally nonsense. ”
Rep. Don Bacon, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, told Newsnation’s partner Hill on Monday he would not tolerate the reported actions of Hegses.
“If it’s true that he had something else [Signal] Chat with his family about his mission to Hoosis, that’s completely unacceptable,” Bacon told Hill.
A Republican senator who asked not to name him told Hill that he “may have a bit of regret from the buyer” about Heggs, which was slightly confirmed in January.
There is ongoing criticism about the Secretary of Defense’s decision, but the White House stands by his side. Trump has expressed his support for Hegus Talk to a reporter Monday.
“He’s doing a great job. Ask Hoosis how he does it,” Trump said negatively in a reference to the Rebel Group, on the sidelines at the White House Easter Egg Roll event on Monday. Yemen They targeted those missile strikes.
Current Trump adviser added that the Department of Defense morale is currently down, especially after Dan Caldwell, a senior Pentagon adviser. Darrin Selnick, Vice Chief of Staff. Colin Carroll, former Chief of Staff of former Secretary of Defense Steve Feinberg. He was banished and accused of leaking to the media.
Three men have been published statement On Saturday X, they said they were vilified as they were discharged and not given information on why they were expelled.
“All three of us served our country in honor – for the two of us, this included the development of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and based on our collective services, we understood the importance of information security and worked to protect it every day,” the statement read.
Despite the disappointment, the three said they support the Trump administration’s mission to achieve peace through powerful US forces.
Trump’s advisor told News Nation that it was their criticism of Hegses’ leadership abilities that led to their firing.
The advisor said the man “had a red flag about his (Hegses) management and Hegs washed them away.”
NPR reported that the White House is reportedly looking for an alternative to Hegseth. However, spokesman Caroline Leavbit called for a report. “Fake News” x.
The White House did not respond to requests for comment at the time of publication.
The advisor said that Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg would see much more liability falling, following the news of the second signal chat.
“That’s why Steve Feinberg is there. He’s a proven leader,” they said. “We’ll see Steve take more responsibility – not public.”
