Assignments involving Kurt Schlichter were scrutinized under the Trump administration, amplifying Defense Secretary Hegseth's viewpoints.
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What happened
Assignments involving Kurt Schlichter were scrutinized under the Trump administration, amplifying Defense Secretary Hegseth's viewpoints.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The Pentagon hired Kurt Schlichter as a commentator, who subsequently described Donald Trump as a hero.Sub-event
Scrutiny of assignments under Trump administration amplified Hegseth's viewpoints.1 source
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The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Pete Hegseth
United States Secretary of Defense
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