Trump Clears Up The Rumors About Hegseth
Washington, D.C. – President Donald J. Trump is standing by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, pushing back against what many see as a media-fueled campaign to discredit the Trump administration’s efforts to reform the Pentagon and put America First.
In an exclusive Oval Office interview, President Trump rejected a reporter’s attempt to corner him on whether he had “100 percent confidence” in Hegseth.
“I don’t have 100 percent confidence in anything,” Trump said. “Only a dishonest person would claim that. That’s just a silly question.”
The President’s remarks come as liberal media outlets ramp up scrutiny of Secretary Hegseth over reports he used the secure messaging app Signal on several occasions. Some critics claim he shared sensitive—but unclassified—military information with administration officials, family members, and even, unintentionally, a member of the press.
Hegseth has denied any wrongdoing, stating that the messages were informal and contained no classified material. Still, left-wing news organizations are trying to spin the story into a scandal.
President Trump, however, remains confident in his pick. “Pete is a smart guy. He’s young, he’s highly educated, and he cares about this country,” Trump said. “I had a talk with him. He’ll be a great Defense Secretary—maybe one of the best.”
The President also told The Atlantic earlier this week that he believes Hegseth will “get it together,” dismissing the controversies as distractions stirred up by entrenched insiders resistant to change.
One such headline-grabbing claim alleged that Hegseth ordered a personal makeup room at the Pentagon—a report he strongly denies. Meanwhile, staff shakeups at the Department of Defense have sparked backlash from Washington’s political class, but conservatives see it as a long-overdue cleaning of house.
Hegseth has hit back hard against the media and disgruntled ex-staffers, accusing them of peddling misinformation to undermine his mission.
For many Americans—especially military veterans, patriots, and working-class citizens tired of Washington corruption—Hegseth represents a fresh face with a bold vision. His efforts to modernize the Pentagon, streamline operations, and put America’s national defense first are resonating with a growing base of support.
As President Trump continues delivering on promises in his second term, he’s made clear that he values performance over politics—and loyalty to America above loyalty to the Washington swamp.
