The unpredictability of Donald Trump and the firmness of Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth have caused numerous clashes with top US military officials in recent months.
Sunday, the Wall Street Journal reported a situation that raised eyebrows: disturbed by Donald Trump’s erratic behavior, high-ranking officials of the US military expelled him from the “Situation Room.”
The incident took place on April 3 during a meeting to organize the rescue mission of two American officers whose plane had been shot down over Iran.
Concerned that the situation might damage his image, the president shouted at his staff “for hours” to demand that the military immediately retrieve them, according to sources close to the matter at the Journal.
However, this was a particularly delicate mission. The US military had to find a way to penetrate Iranian soil while avoiding Iranian armed forces.
Donald Trump was eventually expelled from the room. Advisors present felt it would be preferable for him to be kept informed of mission developments by phone.
The Journal also reported that several decisions and statements by the president regarding the war are made without consulting military decision-makers.
This was notably the case when he threatened to “annihilate” the Iranian civilization at the beginning of April.
Context: The article discusses clashes between Donald Trump and top US military officials, particularly Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, due to the president’s erratic behavior and decisions regarding military missions. Fact Check: The information reported is based on sources close to the matter and the Wall Street Journal.
