Trump Singles Out Pete Hegseth Over Iran — Critics Cry 'Thrown Under the Bus'

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News (2 / 1) 25.03.2026 12:16 / Silia

Behind-the-Scenes Backlash

Officials including James Walkinshaw said they've seen Hegseth in classified briefings and called his performance "embarrassing," claiming he struggles beyond scripted remarks. Rep. Pat Ryan blasted Hegseth as increasingly erratic and urged his removal, while critics pointed to a March 10 episode where Hegseth lashed out about media coverage and mentioned David Ellison in the context of a network takeover.