Trump Appears to Put Pete Hegseth 'Under the Bus' — Awkward Cabinet Moment Sparks Blowback

Seite 2 / 2

News (2 / 1) 27.03.2026 19:51 / Frank

Questions of Competence and Costs

Rep. James Walkinshaw described Hegseth’s behavior in classified briefings as "embarrassing," saying he reads scripts and struggles with detailed questions. Senate leader Chuck Schumer labeled him a "true grifter" amid scrutiny of Defense Department spending; a watchdog analysis cited $93 billion in September 2025 and noted purchases like Alaskan king crab, lobster tails, ice cream machines and doughnuts tied to the department’s expenses.

The brief clip and mounting criticism have left Hegseth in an uneasy spotlight as pundits and officials weigh in.