Demand accountability for Pentagon leadership, restore national security standards

The chaotic tenure of Secretary Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon is deeply concerning and demands accountability. Reports of excessive mismanagement, unethical conduct, and breaches of national security protocols are unacceptable from the leader of our nation's military. Hegseth's alleged sharing of highly sensitive military operational details through insecure commercial messaging apps is an egregious violation that undermines operational security. Furthermore, the disarray within his inner circle, with multiple top aides resigning or being reassigned due to the dysfunction, reflects a profound leadership failure. Restoring order, discipline and adherence to proper security practices at the Defense Department must be an urgent priority. I urge you to exercise rigorous oversight and take appropriate actions to address this dangerous situation before further damage is inflicted on our national security apparatus. The American people deserve a Pentagon led by principled, competent leadership that upholds the highest standards of professionalism and accountability. Hegseth's conduct has fallen woefully short of these standards, and decisive corrective measures are needed to restore integrity and effectiveness at the Department of Defense.