JOY SHORKAR

Chaos and Loyalty: The Battle for Control of the Pentagon

Washington, D.C. — As tensions within the Pentagon’s senior ranks escalate, President Donald Trump appears unwilling to distance himself from Pete Hegseth, the Fox News personality and informal adviser whose influence has fueled frustration among Defense Department officials. Despite mounting concerns over disorganization in Defense Secretary Mark Esper’s inner circle, Hegseth remains a trusted voice in the president’s ear—raising questions about the stability of military leadership just months before the election.