Pete Hegseth’s Patriotic Duty Is to Resign
theatlantic.comPublished: 4/22/2025
Summary
Pete Hegseth, confirmed as Secretary of Defense despite never having the qualifications for the role, has been a complete disaster from day one. His anti-wokeness campaign led to censorship in military spaces, and he fired key top officials just days after taking the job. Meanwhile, the White House is trying to deflect blame by claiming he’s still their man, but it’s clear he’s far from trusted with this critical role—despite his own words about leadership. His mishaps are likely just the beginning of what will be a very public fall for someone who should’ve been leading instead of managing chaos.