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Republican senator urges Trump to remove Pentagon chief over military management
A prominent Republican lawmaker has called for the dismissal of Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, citing concerns over Pentagon operations as the United States faces escalating military demands. The criticism from within Trump's own party signals growing discontent over defence leadership.
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Senator Thom Tillis has publicly urged President Donald Trump to remove Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth from his position, accusing the Pentagon chief of presiding over ineffective management at a time of significant strain on American military resources.
Tillis, a senior Republican senator, characterised Hegseth's tenure as marked by "inept mismanagement," raising questions about the defence secretary's ability to navigate complex military operations and resource allocation during a period of heightened geopolitical tension.
The call for Hegseth's removal comes as the United States military faces mounting pressures from ongoing operations and strategic challenges in the Middle East. The criticism reflects frustration among some Republican lawmakers over the Pentagon's operational effectiveness and strategic direction under the current leadership.
Hegseth, a former television commentator and veteran, has served as Defence Secretary since Trump's return to office. The senator's public rebuke represents a notable departure from typical party unity on defence matters and suggests internal debate within Republican ranks over Pentagon leadership and military strategy.