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Pentagon Hegseth leadership scrutiny

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485 DAYS
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FIRST ENTRY APR 23
AUG 20 · Day 485

Pentagon sends political loyalty survey to US allies

AUG 19 · Day 484

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.”
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AUG 10 · Day 475

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.

AUG 07 · Day 472

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.

AUG 05 · Day 470

Trump and Hegseth clashed at Camp David over Iran missile depletion concerns

JUL 22 · Day 456

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.

JUN 18 · Day 422

Hegseth announces six-month review of U.S. military presence in Europe, scolds NATO allies

MAR 13 · Day 325

Hegseth ignored military officials when slashing civilian risk offices

FEB 25 · Day 309

Hegseth revives push to punish Sen. Mark Kelly

FEB 17 · Day 301

Hegseth forces ouster of senior Army spokesman

DEC 05 · Day 227

Signalgate report contradicts Hegseth exoneration claim

DEC 04 · Day 226

Pentagon IG finds Hegseth could have endangered troops with Signal chat

DEC 03 · Day 225

Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth's Signal chat violated regulations and endangered troops

NOV 30 · Day 222

Hegseth directs Pentagon for Trump's retribution campaign

NOV 28 · Day 220

Hegseth responds to report that boat survivors were killed under his orders

NOV 26 · Day 218

Sen. Kelly calls Pete Hegseth 'totally unqualified' over medals display

OCT 01 · Day 162

Pentagon plans widespread polygraphs and NDAs to stop leaks

SEP 21 · Day 152

Pentagon places new restrictions on journalist access

SEP 21 · Day 152

Pentagon officials ridicule Hegseth's plan to stop department leaks

AUG 22 · Day 122

Hegseth fires Defense Intelligence Agency head Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Kruse

AUG 19 · Day 119

Hegseth pushes out Air Force chief of staff in Pentagon shake-up

MAY 06 · Day 14

Hegseth orders cuts to Pentagon generals and admirals

MAY 06 · Day 14

Duffy and Hegseth friction over air safety in Trump cabinet

APR 28 · Day 6

Fired adviser describes Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth as consumed by image

APR 23 · Day 1

Pentagon disarray and scrutiny of Pete Hegseth's inner circle

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