‘Pep rally’ for top brass: Pete Hegseth’s meeting with military officials likely to push for ‘warrior ethos’ - new details emerge
Defense secretary Pete Hegseth ordered hundreds of US generals and admirals to assemble in Virginia next week, aiming to rebrand the Pentagon as the “department of war” and enforce his “warrior ethos.” This unprecedented gathering, described as a “pep rally,” has raised significant concerns over cost, security, and operational disruption, drawing comparisons to historical authoritarian events.
Defense secretary Pete Hegseth ordered hundreds of US generals and admirals to assemble in Virginia next week, aiming to rebrand the Pentagon as the “department of war” and enforce his “warrior ethos.” This unprecedented gathering, described as a “pep rally,” has raised significant concerns over cost, security, and operational disruption, drawing comparisons to historical authoritarian events.
