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Pete Hegseth is now bringing his wife to meetings with Pentagon staffers as his inner circle grows tighter, according to a report.

The move comes as Hegseth has faced increased criticism and ousted more than two dozen Pentagon officials in recent weeks. It also comes as Hegseth leads the nation’s efforts in the Iran war and constantly promotes the success the U.S. has had in its attacks. Hegseth has now grown increasingly isolated within the Pentagon, according to The Guardian.

Hegseth has also expressed fear and paranoia about Donald Trump firing him, the report noted.

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[–] BarneyPiccolo@lemmy.today 53 points 3 days ago

Designated driver.

[–] Yuccagnocchiyaki@lemmy.world 6 points 2 days ago

He's reaching the "human shield" level of fear now. Remember when Elmo had his miniature human shield while he was plundering our most secret data?

[–] Professorozone@lemmy.world 31 points 3 days ago (2 children)

War fighter needs his emotional support wife on high level meetings. Wonder how they justified her security clearance assuming she even has one.

[–] Freeposity@lemmy.world 21 points 3 days ago (2 children)

No, this is because he doesn't have enough free time to be an abusive husband at home.

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[–] 8oow3291d@feddit.dk 11 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (2 children)

And doesn't stuff like that operate on a "need to know" basis? What does she need to know?

And if it is a paid position, what are the chances that she was the most qualified candidate, and it is not nepotism?

[–] prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

As long as it wasn't DEI, Republicans won't care

[–] 8oow3291d@feddit.dk 1 points 2 days ago

But she is a woman. Isn't a woman having a job DEI per definition, according to Republicans?

[–] 6stringringer@lemmy.zip 5 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Or she is just too damn ugly to kiss goodbye on the way to work.

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[–] santa@sh.itjust.works 120 points 3 days ago (11 children)

Does she have clearance? Seems crimey.

[–] iglou@programming.dev 42 points 3 days ago

Looks like your dictionary is not up to date! "Crime" is a word that only applies when your net worth is not high enough.

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[–] Gammelfisch@lemmy.world 18 points 2 days ago

Sigh...How the fuck is that allowed? The MAGA Drunk and Pedo Show drags on.

[–] toomanypancakes@piefed.world 75 points 3 days ago (3 children)

He wants a human shield in case he has to evacuate

[–] pelespirit@sh.itjust.works 22 points 3 days ago (2 children)

I was thinking more of a sober buddy.

[–] ThePowerOfGeek@lemmy.world 33 points 3 days ago

Designated driver.

[–] FuglyDuck@lemmy.world 15 points 3 days ago (1 children)

No idea how you can be married to that and stay sober.

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[–] nymnympseudonym@piefed.social 13 points 3 days ago

No no no he would never do that, it's un-Godly!

In fact she is his Purity Partner (tm)

She makes sure he doesn't start jerkin' his gherkin under the table while Trump is speaking.

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[–] bagsy@lemmy.world 10 points 2 days ago

What a fucking coward. He needs someone there to tell him he is a big strong boy. Pathetic.

[–] Zier@fedia.io 44 points 3 days ago

She is tired of him coming home 7 hours late reeking of alcohol & dick.

[–] TwinTitans@lemmy.world 9 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I thought this guy was gay the entire time. Holy fuck.

[–] CarpalTunnelButt@sh.itjust.works 10 points 2 days ago (1 children)

He is. Hegseth and RFK Jr. were dating. This probably means that his wife caught him, or he's trying to end it for some reason.

[–] rethnor@lemmy.zip 1 points 2 days ago

As much as I'd love this to be true, this claim need some evidence.

[–] Etterra@discuss.online 10 points 2 days ago

It's his emotional support blonde.

[–] nicolauz@feddit.org 24 points 3 days ago

Someone has drive his drunk ass to and from..

[–] MrSulu@lemmy.ml 33 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Brings his wife because he's faced increased criticism. If it gets any worse at work, he's going to bring his mother or aunties. Nobody gives mummys little boy criticism!

[–] TrollTrollrolllol@lemmy.world 9 points 3 days ago (2 children)

His own mother thinks he's trash. Source

[–] prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 2 days ago

Stephen Miller's family also despises him

[–] MrSulu@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 days ago

I hadn't known this. Entirely speculation, now, but seems lime his wife is cherry picked. The sort of symbiotic relationship that figuratively and possibly literally, brreds evil.

[–] anon_8675309@lemmy.world 13 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Wait, that drunk bastard has a wife?

How low does your self esteem have to be, lady???

[–] ohulancutash@feddit.uk 10 points 3 days ago

Military spouses are at much higher risk of domestic violence so it was already probably low.

[–] RizzRustbolt@lemmy.world 5 points 3 days ago

Only slightly lower than the last one.

[–] dan1101@lemmy.world 18 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Worked out great for John Lennon.

[–] Sculptor9157@sh.itjust.works 6 points 3 days ago

Let's wish him all the same success.

[–] brave_lemmywinks@lemmy.world 8 points 3 days ago

"A Christian woman knows her place!"

[–] watson387@sopuli.xyz 25 points 3 days ago
[–] imahappyguy@lemmy.world 13 points 3 days ago

Well, he can't abuse her if she's at home, right?

[–] Reality_Suit@lemmy.world 23 points 3 days ago (1 children)

She looks as stupid as he does.

[–] meco03211@lemmy.world 13 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Got that MTG hair. They sure do have a type.

[–] Malyca@lemmy.zip 5 points 3 days ago

Maralago face

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[–] Formfiller@lemmy.world 7 points 3 days ago

I’m actually glad he has a babysitter

[–] ininewcrow@lemmy.ca 17 points 3 days ago (1 children)

What's the problem? Every meeting is full idiots already anyway.

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[–] BillCheddar@lemmy.world 14 points 3 days ago (2 children)

"This is what George Washington would have wanted"

-every halfwit liar in America

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[–] Fredselfish@lemmy.world 5 points 3 days ago

Is he bringing her so he has his wife close to a bunker, because he about to do something stupid like AI access to the nuck codes.

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