Hegseth has created a ‘climate of fear’ at Pentagon, former Air Force secretary says
Translated from English and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.
At a glance
Interview
Named sources
Ongoing story
- Former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall discussed the resignation of Army Secretary Dan Driscoll and tensions at the Pentagon.
- Kendall said Pete Hegseth has created a “climate of fear” inside the Defense Department.
- PBS NewsHour presented the discussion as an examination of internal Pentagon tensions under Hegseth.
Former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall says Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has created a “climate of fear” inside the Pentagon.
Kendall spoke with PBS NewsHour co-anchor Geoff Bennett about the resignation of Army Secretary Dan Driscoll and tensions within the Defense Department.
Kendall served as Air Force secretary during the Biden administration. He also co-wrote “Lethal Autonomy: The Future of Warfare Whether We Like It or Not.”
Climate of fear
About this summary
Originally published by PBS NewsHour in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
More Stories
From Our Blog
How the Same Story Looks Different in Different Countries
What Gets Lost (and Found) When News Is Translated
The Critical Role of Diaspora Media in Global News
What Travellers Should Know About Countries with Restricted Press
A Digital Nomad's Guide to Following Local News
