Jake Tapper

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Score 98

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“At one point toward the beginning of Hegseth’s tenure, the White House was trying to reach Kasper to get Hegseth to sign a memo kickstarting the process of developing Trump’s Golden Dome missile shield, but the memo went unsigned for three weeks, per a person familiar with the

Jake Tapper 🦅

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Trump unlikely to dismiss Hegseth, but officials are troubled by disarray in Pentagon chief’s inner circle, from @kaitlancollins @NatashaBertrand ⁦@Kevinliptakcnn⁩ and me https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/22/p…

4/23/2025, 11:15:36 AM

The statement and accompanying content discuss internal issues within the Pentagon and the White House, focusing on communication problems and decision-making delays. It highlights concerns about leadership and organizational effectiveness, which are relevant public issues.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement does not directly cause harm but highlights potential inefficiencies that could impact national security.
Principle 2:
I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
The statement respects privacy by not disclosing sensitive personal information, though it discusses internal government matters.
Principle 4:
I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
The statement presents information that could lead to constructive dialogue about government efficiency and leadership. [+1]