- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is reportedly struggling to fill vacant chief of staff and senior advisory roles, with several candidates declining the positions, according to NBC News.
- Vice President JD Vance and Donald Trump’s White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles are assisting with the recruitment efforts due to the difficulty in attracting qualified personnel.
- Hegseth's nomination was contentious, marked by accusations about his drinking and an allegation of sexual assault, and his tenure has been plagued by scandals, including the 'Signalgate' incident and the sharing of sensitive material.
- The departure of Hegseth's chief of staff and spokesperson, coupled with the suspension of three aides later found innocent of leaking classified material, has fueled upset within the Department of Defense.
- Hegseth's competence has been questioned, leading to his replacement on a visit to Israel by Homeland Security Kristi Noem.
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White House struggles to find qualified people willing to serve under Pete Hegseth: report
