NonilexAn enduring rift among #Defense Secy #PeteHegseth’s cadre of senior advisers has divided the #Pentagon’s front office & fueled internal speculation about his long-term viability in the #Cabinet post after several episodes that attracted White House scrutiny….
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The conflict within #PeteHegseth’s inner circle persists even after he purged several political appointees in April & attempts to portray a sense of unity among his remaining *brain trust*🤣. His claims, however, are belied by continued behind-the-scenes #dysfunction, brought on by unresolved personality conflicts, #inexperience, vacancies in key #Pentagon leadership roles & a steady-state of #paranoia over what political crisis is next…