Hegseth: Pentagon Bureaucracy Hinders U.S. Readiness

War Secretary Pete Hegseth challenges the Pentagons bureaucracy, viewing it as an adversary. He aims to transform the department into a more effective war-fighting command, eliminating waste and speeding up procurement. Hegseth plans to shift the acquisition system to a wartime footing, emphasizing faster delivery and measurable results. He has already ordered reforms, eliminating wasteful programs and redirecting funds to combat priorities, and launched a civilian workforce realignment to create a leaner organization. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.