A recent report by the Daily Mail has unveiled a clandestine effort by a faction of military officers and civilian Pentagon staff to oust Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.
This initiative, which involves a public pressure campaign, is centered around a letter purportedly signed by insiders within the Pentagon. The plotters, citing familiar concerns about Hegseth's leadership and performance, have been working behind the scenes to bring their grievances to light.
According to Gateway Pundit, three Pentagon officialstwo from the military and one civilian, each with over two decades of servicehave disclosed details of the scheme under the condition of anonymity. These insiders revealed that a small group, comprising officers from all military branches except the Coast Guard, along with some civilian employees, convened at a private residence in May.
Their objective was to strategize on how best to disseminate their concerns regarding Hegseth's perceived incompetence. The consensus was that a message originating from current Department of Defense personnel would carry more weight than one from retired staff.
The group decided to draft a joint letter, with plans to release it through various channels such as the media, a major newspaper advertisement, or online platforms, including social media or a dedicated website. They set a mid-July deadline to finalize the letter, aiming for a public release by July 25, which coincides with Hegseth's six-month tenure in office.
However, as the deadline approaches, the organizers remain uncertain about whether the letter should bear the signatures of only those willing to risk their careers or if there is a method to garner broader support while safeguarding the identities of the signatories.
In an effort to amplify their message while minimizing the risk of retaliation, the group is consulting with a public relations advisor, a tech consultant, and community organizers. Their goal is to ensure their complaints reach a wide audience across the United States.
Sean Parnell, the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs, has publicly condemned the coup plotters during an appearance on Steve Bannon's War Room. Parnell criticized the Daily Mail report for perpetuating a "false narrative of chaos," asserting that the Pentagon recently executed the complex and successful 'Midnight Hammer' operation against Iran's nuclear facilities.
He dismissed the coup effort report as "palace intrigue" or "sensationalized mainstream media gossip," emphasizing that Americans are more concerned with tangible actions. "They care about action," Parnell stated, underscoring the public's preference for substantive developments over speculative narratives.
As the situation unfolds, questions remain about the potential impact of this internal dissent on the Pentagon's operations and the broader implications for national security. The unfolding drama highlights the ongoing tensions within the Department of Defense and raises concerns about the stability of leadership in a critical government institution.
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