Multiple defense officials describe a bitter internal feud behind the sudden ouster of three aides to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth — with finger-pointing and accusations flying.

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth looks on during a meeting with Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz to the Pentagon in Washington, DC, May 27, 2025 ...

Inside Pete Hegseth’s chaotic inner circle as report says defense secretary’s team in ‘cold war’ The Pentagon is reportedly in the grip of a new Cold War, and it has nothing to do with Russia.

Pete Hegseth is in “full paranoia” and only trusts his wife and inner circle following a series of leaks at the Pentagon, insiders have claimed.

Inside Pete Hegseth’s chaotic inner circle as report says defense secretary’s team in ‘cold war’ - Questions raised over long-term viability of embattled head of Pentagon as two senior ...

In February, Hegseth fired Lt. Gen. Jennifer Short without saying why, and gave Buria her role, a three-star general’s job. This sudden promotion of Buria made other top military officers angry.

Reports out of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's inner circle have stated that an enduring rift exists between many of his senior advisors. The rift, which has allegedly divided the Pentagon's ...