Rep Slams Hegseth: Out of Depth at Pentagon

0:00On March 18th, here's the latest in entertainment and celebrity news. A Democratic representative on the House Oversight Committee has sharp words for defense secretary Pete Hegseth. James Walkinshaw says he's seen Hegseth in classified briefings and feels embarrassed for him. Walkinshaw claims the 45-year-old former Fox News host can only read from a script and struggles with detailed questions on strategy, tactics, or operagons. Walkinshaw shared these views in a recent interview, painting Hegseth as out of his depth in his role. He noted there's no clear strategy for Hegseth to grasp anyway, highlighting broader concerns about leadership at the Pentagon. Hegseth has drawn more criticism for public outbursts. He's ranted about media headlines on Middle East tensions and called out CNN as fake news. Even wishing for a quicker change in ownership there, after a March 2nd briefing on the February 28 attack that killed Iran's Ayatollah Ali Kamene, photos of Hegseth's surface that his team, called unflattering.

1:02In response, press photographers were excluded from the next two briefings on March 4th and March 10th. Pentagon officials explain the change as a way to manage space in the briefing room, allowing just one uncredential rep per outlet. Critics see it as another sign of self-absorption, especially after past incidents like his complaints about soldiers' fitness. The Daily News Now is grateful to our sponsor for today's episode. No need to switch positions. The sound is already where your head is. S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pillow.com. Made in AI.