The rationale for Hegseth's war is based on lies. He casts his maximally brutal killing as an inherent good. His war has killed nearly 1,500 civilians, including many children. He lionizes the killing of enemies who surrender.
This person clearly is on a power trip and is not stable enough for a government position.
https://newrepublic.com/article/208322/pete-hegseth-religion-war-iran-sadism-rage
