Media: Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth increasingly fears dismissal

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is experiencing growing concern about his future in office due to a series of scandals involving leaks of classified information at the Pentagon. The US President Donald Trump's reaction to these incidents is causing particular alarm for the head of the defense department.

As reported by TUT.AZ, the authoritative publication The Wall Street Journal, citing informed sources, reveals details of the tense situation.

According to sources, the American leader has already begun making inquiries about Hegseth's work performance among his entourage, and presidential advisers are closely analyzing the Pentagon chief's public statements. This situation is causing increasing anxiety for the minister. In attempts to maintain his position, Hegseth is reportedly conducting hours-long telephone negotiations, seeking to secure support outside the defense department, which leads to systematic tardiness for important meetings.

According to the publication, amid circulating rumors about a possible resignation, the Pentagon chief has begun significantly reducing his circle of trusted individuals. In particular, he abruptly dismissed a number of key aides and advisers based on as yet unconfirmed suspicions of involvement in leaks of confidential information. According to one Pentagon employee who wished to remain anonymous, each new case of disclosure of data about secret operations or US strategic plans increases the anxiety and fears of the department head.