Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said during an interview over the weekend that there were no “lists” of people that President Donald Trump is looking to fire but anyone who does not follow orders will be shown the door.
Hegseth made the remarks during an interview on “Fox News Sunday” when asked about the supposed list.
“There’s no list, Shannon. I’ve heard that. I’ve seen that very rumor,” Hegseth said. “Although, we have a very keen eye toward military leadership and their willingness to follow lawful orders.”
“This is all about defending the Constitution,” he said. “Joe Biden gave lawful orders. A lot of them are really bad. And it’s unfortunate how they eroded our military. Ideological COVID mandates.”
“President Trump has given another set of lawful orders. And they will be followed,” he continued. “If they’re not followed, and all these orders are in keeping with the Constitution and norms inside the military. If they’re not followed, then those officers will find the door.”
“And that’s not a tough calculation,” he concluded. “We feel really good about the direction the Pentagon is headed under President Trump. We’re going to focus on warfighting and lethality and accountability. And be the most transparent Pentagon that folks have seen in a long time, which is why I explain these things on a regular basis.”
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