Sen. Thom Tillis calls on President Trump to fire Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, citing what he describes as “inept management” of the military. The criticism comes as Tillis publicly challenges the Defense Department’s leadership and the way military affairs are being run under Hegseth.
Tillis’s remarks build on earlier support he gave when he voted to confirm Hegseth, a point highlighted by some outlets. The Hill and The Independent also note that Tillis’s renewed pressure follows internal Pentagon turmoil, including the resignation of Army Secretary Dan Driscoll after repeated clashes.
Across outlets, the core issue is Tillis’s assessment of Pentagon management. Al Jazeera adds context that the U.S. military is strained amid ongoing conflict-related pressures, including tensions involving Iran, while TIME and U.S.-focused outlets emphasize Tillis’s direct call for a leadership change.
