Pentagon Hegseth leadership scrutiny
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Pentagon sends political loyalty survey to US allies
Pentagon quizzes NATO allies on political loyalty, documents reveal
The questionnaire asks whether allies have placed restrictions on US access to bases and military flights over their countries.
The Pentagon gave NATO allies a list of questions about whether they are adhering to President Donald Trump's vision for the transatlantic alliance.
Trump threatened to cut trade with Madrid after Spain closed its airspace to US planes.
“We do know this administration cares very much about loyalty, whether it’s their own people or the allies, particularly. And, you know, he – President Trump – has talked to the allies quite sternly about his expectations for their loyalty and support for the US.”
Hegseth struggles to secure Republican support for budget proposal
Hegseth and other administration officials want GOP lawmakers to provide $60 billion for the Iran war using reconciliation.
Hegseth said not funding the Defense Department at $1.5 trillion is the greatest threat the nation faces.
President Trump expressed support for Hegseth in a Truth Social post, saying he is extremely happy with the job Hegseth is doing.
Trump reaffirms support for Pete Hegseth as defense secretary
Pete Hegseth is the defense secretary.
Donald Trump is President.
Donald Trump appears determined to stick with his defense secretary for the time being.
Trump and Hegseth clashed at Camp David over Iran missile depletion concerns
Hegseth clashes with Democrats during congressional hearing
Hegseth accused Democrats of not funding the troops and playing partisan politics.
Congress allocated roughly $900 billion for the Department of War for 2026.
Hegseth said the Biden administration ignored hypersonics.