The US Secretary of Defense is facing growing dissent within the Pentagon . Accused of prioritizing culture wars and his personal political ambitions, Pete Hegseth is under pressure as the conflict with Iran drags on.
At the Pentagon, unease is setting in. Pete Hegseth , the Secretary of Defense appointed by Donald Trump , is the target of increasingly sharp internal criticism, with his detractors accusing him of "incompetent" management of a military department in the midst of operational tension.
As the United States becomes bogged down in a conflict with Iran, Hegseth is accused of devoting a disproportionate amount of his energy to culture battles and building his own political capital, at the expense of his responsibilities as head of the American armed forces.
This situation contrasts sharply with Washington 's usual practices . In a context of heightened sanctions against Tehran , a Secretary of Defense concerned about his image would traditionally have adopted a more discreet profile. Hegseth, however, maintains a deliberate public presence, which is fueling tensions with some within the Pentagon's military and civilian establishment.
Internal dissent, coupled with criticism of his leadership style, puts Hegseth in a delicate position at a time when the conduct of American defense policy requires close coordination and undisputed authority.
