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Panetta criticizes Hegseth for actions affecting US military strength

Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta criticized Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth for undermining the strength of the U.S. military, particularly the Army. He expressed concerns about turmoil in the military command structure attributed to Hegseth's actions during a September 3, 2026 interview.

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Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta criticized Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth for undermining the strength of the U.S. military, particularly the Army. He expressed concerns about turmoil in the military command structure attributed to Hegseth's actions during a September 3, 2026 interview.

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Panetta: Hegseth is ‘undermining the strength’ of the US military

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Panetta criticizes Hegseth for actions affecting US military strength