Hegseth’s Leadership Has Damaged the Pentagon

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces impeachment charges following a tenure that has stripped the Pentagon of years of institutional experience and damaged its relationships with Congress. The article, published as the charges were announced, frames the move as the culmination of concerns over his leadership rather than a single incident. It points to the loss of seasoned personnel and frayed ties with lawmakers as the core of the damage. The impeachment push now shifts attention to how Congress handles the charges and whether they gain traction.