U.S. Army General CALLS HEGSETH A DRAMA QUEEN – Tells Reporter “If He Ever Had Us, He Lost Us!!!”

Loss of Trust in Defense Secretary Hegs [00:18]

• Top military officials, including generals and senior officers, have lost trust and respect for Defense Secretary Pete Hegs.
• This sentiment is being openly communicated to reporters, which is described as a significant event.
• The Washington Times, a conservative publication, has reported that Hegs has "lost the generals."
• A headline states: "He lost us. Generals, senior officers say trust in Hegsth has evaporated."
• The article highlights concerns that the Pentagon is at risk of enduring damage due to firings, resignations, and early retirements of high-ranking staff.

"When the Washington Times is saying that Hegs has lost the generals, the top military officials who are subordinate to him. That's a problem."

Exodus of Talent and Institutional Knowledge [01:42]

• Government and military sectors rely on "institutional knowledge" accumulated over decades of service.
• Experienced individuals with 30-40 years of service are resigning or retiring, unwilling to be part of what they perceive as a "fascistic administration" or subject to "unlawful orders."
• This exodus is seen as creating an unprecedented and dangerous drain of talent from the Pentagon.
• Senior military officers and former Defense Department officials express these concerns.

"They are resigning. They are just retiring because they don't want a part of this."

Critical Speech at Quantico [03:29]

• A September 30th speech by Hegs to hundreds of generals and admirals at Marine Corps Base Quantico is identified as a turning point in how his leadership is viewed.
• The speech is described by sources as "embarrassing" and "theatrical."
• Officers believe Hegs operates with a "junior officer's mentality," leading to micromanagement of policies like facial hair standards and press access, sometimes at the expense of his broader portfolio.
• One current army general stated, "It was a massive waste of time. If he ever had us, he lost us."

"The Quantico speech described by other sources as quote unquote embarrassing and theatrical to a degree that is quote below our institution."

Damage to Military Reputation and Operations [05:52]

• The actions and leadership style of Hegs are causing significant damage, both reputationally and operationally.
• Senior officers report seeing "not serious things" from Hegs, focusing on "internal politics and drama."
• Hegs has told officers who disagree with his priorities or his focus on a "warrior ethos" to resign, a directive that is criticized as not being leadership.
• High-level sources believe Hegs is inflicting deep, potentially long-term damage to the military.

"Mainly what I see from him are not serious things."

Allegations of Discrimination and Weakening National Security [07:01]

• Hegs' insistence on a "color and genderblind meritocracy" is argued to be at odds with the reality within the Defense Department.
• Firings, early retirements, and resignations are fundamentally weakening the military services.
• One senior officer stated, "Across the services, we are bleeding talent, talented generals and flag officers for what appears to be the opposite of a meritocracy."
• There are claims of individuals being held back from promotions or removed for unspecified reasons, sometimes due to favoritism or relationships.
• The speaker further elaborates, suggesting that the removal of black people's contributions, firing of women, and forcing out transgender individuals from military service constitutes bigotry and racism, weakening the military and national security posture.

"There are people being held back from promotions or being fired or removed for sometimes unknown reasons, often for favoritism or just simple relationships."