Jessica Karl, Columnist

Pete Hegseth’s War on the Military Mindset

The head of the Pentagon is trying to change the psychology of US troops, and not for the better.

Incompetence on a silver platter.

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Given Pete Hegseth’s proclivities for lobster tails and donut holes, you wouldn’t think he’s a fan of leafy greens. But the self-proclaimed “secretary of war” actually loves salad — word salad, that is. Here’s my very unofficial take on his recipe: