A rejeição do secretário de Defesa Pete Hegseth à promoção do tenente-general Douglas Sims alimenta a tensão militar. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's rejection of Lt. Gen. Douglas Sims' promotion fuels military tension.

A recusa do secretário de Defesa Pete Hegseth em promover o tenente-general Douglas Sims provocou tensão com oficiais militares. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's refusal to promote Lt. Gen. Douglas Sims has sparked tension with military officials. Inicialmente concordando com a promoção, Hegseth reverteu sua decisão, citando a relação de Sims com o ex-chefe de gabinete Mark Milley. Initially agreeing to the promotion, Hegseth reversed his decision, citing Sims' relationship with former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Mark Milley. O presidente do Joints, Dan Caine, interveio, mas Hegseth permaneceu firme. Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine intervened, but Hegseth remained firm. O mandato de Hegseth é marcado por lutas internas, desconfiança e dificuldades de contratação, mas o presidente Trump continua a apoiá-lo. Hegseth's tenure is marked by infighting, mistrust, and hiring difficulties, yet President Trump continues to support him.