British media reveals Pentagon staff have lost trust in Defense Secretary Hegseth, criticizing his remarks as extreme and his character deeply problematic.

[UK Media Reveals Pentagon Staff Have Lost Trust in US Defense Secretary]

Washington time April 3, 2026, the UK's Daily Mail stated in a press release:

Four military officials and three civilian officials at the Pentagon have all indicated that, within the past month since the military action against Iran, trust in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been completely eroded among Pentagon staff. They expressed particular outrage over Hegseth’s call for God to "pour out wrath" and his demand for "overwhelming violence" against Iran during a prayer session at the Pentagon last week.

One Pentagon official emphasized:

Hegseth has referred to this conflict as a holy war. His rhetoric is fiery, bloodthirsty, and barbaric. I am shocked by his lack of impartiality and disregard for the professional standards required of this position—especially during wartime.

Another Pentagon official revealed Hegseth’s past:

I am deeply frustrated by his sheer hypocrisy: he was convicted of alcohol-related offenses and faced allegations of sexual assault in 2017. He has also allegedly admitted to multiple extramarital affairs while serving in the military.

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