Hegseth thinks the solution to his woes is to 'send himself.' It's not
Welcome to Monday's edition of Washington Secrets. If a friend sent you this and you’d like to sign up, CLICK HERE. Today, we run the rule over Pete Hegseth’s testosterone-fueled weekend, plus what’s next for the White House TV pool, and who denied they were a lesbian?
TL;DR
- War Secretary Pete Hegseth's weekend in Texas was marked by controversy, including an alleged transphobic slur and the Texas A&M football team's upset loss.
- Hegseth lectured cadets on "lethal leaders" and "just training," a message perceived as anti-transgender and contrasted with the football team's defeat.
- Hegseth is facing criticism for removing senior generals, politicizing the armed forces, and his handling of the war with Iran.
- CNN was banned from the White House campus, leading other broadcasters to refuse pool duty in solidarity, effectively halting White House TV pool coverage.
- Congresswoman Lauren Boebert forcefully denied allegations of inappropriate relationships.