- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth supported the President's stance on deployment issues and used media segments to defend the administration.
- Assignments involving Kurt Schlichter were scrutinized under the Trump administration, amplifying Defense Secretary Hegseth's viewpoints.
The Pentagon hired Kurt Schlichter as a commentator, who subsequently described Donald Trump as a hero.
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Updated Aug 31
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What happened
The Pentagon hired Kurt Schlichter as a commentator, who subsequently described Donald Trump as a hero.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Pete Hegseth hired influencers for secret roles who are loyal to Donald Trump.Sub-event
Schlichter joins the Pentagon as a commentator and praises Trump.1 source
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The entities involved
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Kurt Schlichter
American political commentator, writer, lawyer
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Pete Hegseth
United States Secretary of Defense
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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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