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Panetta: Hegseth is ‘undermining the strength’ of the US military

Panetta: Hegseth is ‘undermining the strength’ of the US military

Summary

Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta criticized current Pentagon Secretary Pete Hegseth for causing problems in the U.S. military. Panetta said Hegseth’s actions are weakening the military, especially the Army, by disrupting its leadership.

Key Facts

  • Leon Panetta served as U.S. Defense Secretary before the current administration.
  • Pete Hegseth is the current Secretary of the Pentagon under President Donald Trump.
  • Panetta accused Hegseth of harming the military’s strength.
  • The criticism focuses on disruptions in the military’s command structure.
  • Panetta highlighted negative effects particularly within the Army’s leadership.
  • The comment was made during a talk with a TV host.
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