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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, self-proclaimed "Secretary of War," admitted President Trump recently reprimanded him for not getting things done. Hegseth acknowledged Trump is the boss and sets expectations. The controversial Pentagon chief, appointed despite lacking experience and facing past scandals, has recently fired the Navy's chief of staff and is exploring random polygraph tests to curb leaks. He also drew criticism for ordering senior leaders to gather in person without clear explanation.

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