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Rhiannon12866

(231,094 posts)
Thu Mar 27, 2025, 10:25 PM Thursday

'Make fun of him': 'Confidence' in Sec. Hegseth among military is now 'much lower,' reporter says - MSNBC Prime



House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Wednesday said that the "buck stops" with Donald Trump, as calls for his Defense Secretary's resignation are mounting. The pressure on Pete Hegseth to step down comes as we learn about more potential unsecured chats, this after America's top defense officials discussed apparently classified military operations over a commercial app. - Aired on 03/27/2025.
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'Make fun of him': 'Confidence' in Sec. Hegseth among military is now 'much lower,' reporter says - MSNBC Prime (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 Thursday OP
Admirals and Generals get promoted to their rank and positions BOSSHOG Thursday #1
This obviously makes no sense to me, Hegseth belongs in rehab rather that making decisions that affect our military Rhiannon12866 Thursday #2

BOSSHOG

(41,748 posts)
1. Admirals and Generals get promoted to their rank and positions
Thu Mar 27, 2025, 10:38 PM
Thursday

Through years of dedicated service, patriotism, integrity, work ethic, honesty, leadership and fiscal management skills.

Pete Hegseth got his position as the boss of Admirals and Generals by saying nice things about trump on Fox News and with his fingers crossed promising to stop drinking. I report you decide.

Pete has tattoos, where is Kristi? Oh I forgot, Pete is white and his ignorance is a given thus accepted.

Rhiannon12866

(231,094 posts)
2. This obviously makes no sense to me, Hegseth belongs in rehab rather that making decisions that affect our military
Thu Mar 27, 2025, 10:53 PM
Thursday

He obviously lacks the experience that Admirals and Generals have and he has proved it already - and lying doesn't help.

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