Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(134,786 posts)
Thu Mar 5, 2026, 02:42 PM 23 hrs ago

Pete Hegseth's Complaint About Dead Troops Even Shocked His Aides

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s remark Wednesday about U.S. troops dying in the Middle East was so callous it reportedly stunned everyone—including Pentagon officials.

During a press briefing, Hegseth claimed that the press was only reporting on the deaths of American soldiers in order to “make the president look bad.”

“But when a few drones get through or tragic things happen, it’s front-page news,” he said. “I get it, the press only wants to make the president look bad—but try for once to report the reality.”

The Atlantic’s Nancy Youssef, who was present for the briefing, told her colleague that Hegseth’s comment “sent a stunned silence through the briefing room.”

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/pete-hegseth-complaint-dead-troops-142803163.html

What do you expect from a drunk?

9 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Pete Hegseth's Complaint About Dead Troops Even Shocked His Aides (Original Post) Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin 23 hrs ago OP
I'm going to call bullshit on this. RockRaven 23 hrs ago #1
Agreed! nt Brenda 23 hrs ago #3
Total psychopath! NCDem47 23 hrs ago #2
Nope. But the good news is that they're down one...Ice Barbie is Out! Brenda 23 hrs ago #4
You can't become what you never were. sheshe2 20 hrs ago #5
GREAT point! calimary 17 hrs ago #8
Hey, calimary! sheshe2 17 hrs ago #9
Hegseth's Ego is bigger than trumps. yes it is. riversedge 19 hrs ago #6
Maybe they said, "Hey, let's die just to make Trump look bad! Yeah, that's a good idea!" JustKay 19 hrs ago #7

RockRaven

(19,097 posts)
1. I'm going to call bullshit on this.
Thu Mar 5, 2026, 02:59 PM
23 hrs ago

His aides were NOT "shocked." I don't buy that for a second, it is not possible unless it was their first damn day working with the guy.

What we have here is a group of people trying to launder their own reputations. They have chosen to work for this sack of shit, and have been gladly doing so for a long while. But they don't want to pay a price for doing so. Fucking cowards, manipulative opportunists. So when something especially awful hits the spotlight, they leak to reporters that "they were shocked" to try to keep the stink of that moment off of themselves.

To which I say: fuck that! All you aides own this. You know, have always known, exactly what this guy is, and have happily gotten in bed with him. You will never be cleansed of this, stop wasting our time with these lies.

NCDem47

(3,412 posts)
2. Total psychopath!
Thu Mar 5, 2026, 03:06 PM
23 hrs ago

Just....weird. This "warrior" ethos I imagine doesn't land as relatable to 90% of the population.

Can ANYONE in Trump's admin just be a GOD DAMN human being?!?!

JustKay

(108 posts)
7. Maybe they said, "Hey, let's die just to make Trump look bad! Yeah, that's a good idea!"
Thu Mar 5, 2026, 07:17 PM
19 hrs ago

I grew up with a drunk, this guy is trash.

Latest Discussions»Editorials & Other Articles»Pete Hegseth's Complaint ...