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US Military Leadership Dispute

Updated 2026-09-03 20:10 UTC 1 source Negative

Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta criticized current Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth for undermining the strength of the U.S. military, citing command structure turmoil.

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Panetta says Hegseth is 'undermining the strength' of the US military

Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta blasted current Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth on Thursday for "undermining the strength" of the U.S. military. “I think the secretary is undermining the strength of our military, and particularly the Army, by creating the kind of turmoil in the command structure t

2026-09-03 19:31 UTC