"Reshaping the Pentagon and the U.S. military in his image"
Summary
Retired military leaders and experts critique Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s recent "State of the Force" address, condemning his focus on culture war and grooming standards over strategic concerns in the ongoing Iran conflict. The discussion highlights the alarming 20% cut to senior officer positions, which experts argue removes experienced guardrails and weakens the military’s institutional knowledge. Additionally, the episode covers the Trump administration’s withdrawal from the Council of Europe’s anti-corruption watchdog and the president’s controversial use of taxpayer funds for pers…
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