The drumbeat against Hegseth? It’s not really about him

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is under intense political scrutiny following a series of leaks and high-level firings linked to his interactions with Iran hawks. The fallout includes his colleagues being forced out amid an investigation into sensitive military information, with one ally notably resigning amid claims of retaliation. This comes as the administration grapples with divisions over foreign policy, particularly on Iran and Israel, and the leak investigation has further strained relations within the Pentagon. The smear campaign appears to target Iran hawk allies, suggesting a deeper division within Trump’s administration than previously apparent.