Trump no longer pushing back when White House insiders say Hegseth is not up for the job as he tires of controversies

Source: The Independent

Sunday 07 December 2025 03:58 EST


President Donald Trump is starting to grow weary of the ongoing controversies plaguing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to a new report.

While the president has stood by Hegseth in public, he has shown less enthusiasm behind closed doors, The Atlantic reported Friday, citing several unnamed sources familiar with White House discussions.

“[Trump] is starting to tire of the scandals surrounding Hegseth and does not push back when others suggest Hegseth is not up for the job, an outside adviser to the White House and a former senior administration official told us,” The Atlantic reported.

An unnamed senior administration told the outlet it’s been a “rough week for Pete.” Spokespeople for the White House and the Pentagon did not immediately respond to requests for comment from The Independent.

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