I’ve Been With Trump Since 2016. Hegseth Should Resign.

In an impassioned piece, a former Trump ally argues that the need for a defense secretary to publicly defend himself against claims of being an embarrassment to the president highlights a deeper crisis of leadership. This situation suggests that the administration has reached a point where it cannot function without undermining its own credibility and respect. The article underscores the broader implications for American politics and the troubling precedent it sets for future administrations, revealing a systemic decay in the standards of public service.