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Pete Hegseth is now bringing his wife to meetings with Pentagon staffers as his inner circle grows tighter, according to a report.

The move comes as Hegseth has faced increased criticism and ousted more than two dozen Pentagon officials in recent weeks. It also comes as Hegseth leads the nation’s efforts in the Iran war and constantly promotes the success the U.S. has had in its attacks. Hegseth has now grown increasingly isolated within the Pentagon, according to The Guardian.

Hegseth has also expressed fear and paranoia about Donald Trump firing him, the report noted.

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[-] santa@sh.itjust.works 17 points 3 weeks ago

Does she have clearance? Seems crimey.

[-] iglou@programming.dev 1 points 3 weeks ago

Looks like your dictionary is not up to date! "Crime" is a word that only applies when your net worth is not high enough.

[-] toomanypancakes@piefed.world 11 points 3 weeks ago

He wants a human shield in case he has to evacuate

[-] nymnympseudonym@piefed.social 5 points 3 weeks ago

No no no he would never do that, it's un-Godly!

In fact she is his Purity Partner (tm)

She makes sure he doesn't start jerkin' his gherkin under the table while Trump is speaking.

[-] pelespirit@sh.itjust.works 4 points 3 weeks ago

I was thinking more of a sober buddy.

[-] ThePowerOfGeek@lemmy.world 7 points 3 weeks ago

Designated driver.

[-] FuglyDuck@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago

No idea how you can be married to that and stay sober.

[-] ininewcrow@lemmy.ca 6 points 3 weeks ago

What's the problem? Every meeting is full idiots already anyway.

[-] BillCheddar@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago

"This is what George Washington would have wanted"

-every halfwit liar in America

[-] Sludgehammer@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago

I dunno, given how horny George Washington was he might want someones trophy wife around for... reasons.

[-] Reality_Suit@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago

She looks as stupid as he does.

[-] meco03211@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago

Got that MTG hair. They sure do have a type.

[-] watson387@sopuli.xyz 3 points 3 weeks ago
[-] BarneyPiccolo@lemmy.today 3 points 3 weeks ago

Designated driver.

[-] TwinTitans@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago

I thought this guy was gay the entire time. Holy fuck.

[-] CarpalTunnelButt@sh.itjust.works 3 points 3 weeks ago

He is. Hegseth and RFK Jr. were dating. This probably means that his wife caught him, or he's trying to end it for some reason.

[-] Hello_there@fedia.io 2 points 3 weeks ago

The technical term is chucklefucks

[-] MrSulu@lemmy.ml 1 points 3 weeks ago

Brings his wife because he's faced increased criticism. If it gets any worse at work, he's going to bring his mother or aunties. Nobody gives mummys little boy criticism!

[-] dan1101@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago

Worked out great for John Lennon.

[-] bagsy@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago

What a fucking coward. He needs someone there to tell him he is a big strong boy. Pathetic.

[-] Professorozone@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago

War fighter needs his emotional support wife on high level meetings. Wonder how they justified her security clearance assuming she even has one.

[-] Freeposity@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago

No, this is because he doesn't have enough free time to be an abusive husband at home.

[-] andros_rex@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago

I wonder what she thinks about him raping a woman. Probably multiple.

[-] anon_8675309@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago

Wait, that drunk bastard has a wife?

How low does your self esteem have to be, lady???

[-] Etterra@discuss.online 1 points 3 weeks ago

It's his emotional support blonde.

[-] Gammelfisch@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago

Sigh...How the fuck is that allowed? The MAGA Drunk and Pedo Show drags on.

[-] GarbadgeGoober@feddit.org 0 points 3 weeks ago

They probably just introduced: "Bring your wife to work" scheme.

Next up will be the kids, when they get to press those nice looking red buttons to launch missiles. Who of us wouldn't have dreamed of launching actual missiles as kids....

What a shitshow.

[-] andros_rex@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago

“Bring your wife to work” scheme.

The point is supposed to be that husband and wife are the same unit. Hegseth’s pastor doesn’t want women to have the right to vote either.”

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