“By the avalanche of questions, theories and speculation surround the name. Pete is Secretary of Defense, top decision maker and policy shaper of the Department. Right now it appears that the Army is calling the shots. It should be the other way around.
This mass casualty event is a national issue, not one for the Army to commandeer.”
Yes, but... give the guy a chance to hang his coat and find the bathroom before bashing him for not getting enough done. It has only been a week since he was confirmed and from what I’ve seen of him on video thus far, he is going to be a very ‘hands on’ and pro-active Defense Secretary. Hegseth deferring to the Army on this one call is not indicative of how he will perform in his duty as DS. He probably just doesn’t want to come off as too aggressive and a bully, his first week in office. Just my 2cent perspective.
“He probably just doesn’t want to come off as too aggressive and a bully, his first week in office. Just my 2cent perspective.”
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That’s a good point and entirely possible. He does however have to establish credibility and that is often achieved by being forthright and being seen as in command. Unfortunately, for him this event has national ramifications so he needs to show that he can lead DoD in a way that is sensitive and responsive to the nation as a whole.