Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has created turmoil within the Pentagon in his brief six-month tenure, drawing fire for reckless use of classified information, the abrupt firing of top aides over questionable leak accusations, and his chaotic management style — but remains firmly protected by Donald Trump. The former “Fox & Friends” host’s loyalty and aggressive handling of Iran operations and the border have earned him the president’s favor, even as Pentagon brass and many White House officials express growing alarm. Critics say Hegseth’s leadership is dangerously unstable, but Trump allies admit he’s untouchable: “The boss loves him.”

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‘Let him crash’: Hegseth critics quietly wait for Trump favorite to self-destruct