Trump Blasts Defense Chief After Sudden Poland Troop Cancellation — Drama at the Pentagon

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News (2 / 1) 24.05.2026 10:55 / Simo

Hegseth under fire

Lawmakers and aides blasted the move: Nebraska Republican Don Bacon called it “a slap in the face” to Poland and Baltic allies. James Walkinshaw said Hegseth struggled in classified briefings and couldn’t answer detailed questions. Trump has both defended Hegseth publicly and admitted an anonymous source told him he “made a mistake” in hiring the former Fox personality, whose time in office has been described as rocky.