CNN: The firings and restricted access have been a cornerstone of Hegseth’s tenure, though sources told CNN it is not limited to the secretary’s office. The culture has permeated other offices in the Pentagon, creating a culture of infighting among some senior civilian leaders.
“Everything we did on a daily basis, we were calculating, ‘Is this going to keep the boss employed, or is this going to get him fired?’” a Pentagon official told CNN. “Every single day, every decision that we made, that was a planning factor. … It’s very unusual for that to be considered so heavily.”…