President Trump’s return to the White House has sparked chaos at the Pentagon, with newly confirmed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth initiating efforts to modernize the military and align it with Trump’s “America First” agenda. Senior USAID staff have taken leave amid reports that federal grants have been paused following orders from Trump to halt foreign aid. Additionally, Defense Secretary Hegseth has reportedly made significant strides in reorganizing DoD structures to reflect a more muscular national security focus. The administration’s pentagon operations are under intense scrutiny as they prepare for the incoming national leader’s potential directives and priorities.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/01/27/hegseth-trump-military