A pattern is seen again and again in American politics. Whenever the country gets caught in a major war or military crisis, the first impact falls on the chair of the Defense Minister. Now there are indications that in the current situation, pressure on Donald Trump's Defense Minister Pete Hegseth may also increase. Let's take a look at those 5 big occasions, when America's powerful Defense Ministers were snatched away on the altar of war…
McNamara was considered the main planner of the Vietnam War. It was he who increased the number of American soldiers in this war. But as the war became longer and more destructive, McNamara's opposition to President Lyndon B. Disillusioned with Johnson. He had to leave the post in 1968. Although it was formally called transfer, in reality it was the result of the failure of the war.
Donald Rumsfeld was the most powerful face during the Iraq War, but due to the prolongation of the war and increasing violence in Iraq, he was heavily criticized. The situation worsened so much that the Republican Party suffered a huge loss in the 2006 midterm elections, after which President George W. Bush resigned from it. Rumsfeld's departure was a symbol of the fact that the public was now tired of the war.
During the Obama administration, there were differences of opinion between Chuck Hagel and the White House over the strategy to deal with the Islamic State (ISIS). Disagreements regarding Middle East policy and interference in Syria grew so much that Obama asked for his resignation. Hagel's departure made it clear that when there is no coordination in war policy, it is the Defense Minister who is shown the way.
James Mattis, known as 'Mad Dog', worked with Donald Trump, but the decision to suddenly withdraw American troops from Syria angered him. Mattis believed that it was wrong to leave the allies in the lurch. Due to this policy difference with Trump, he submitted his resignation.
Mark Esper's tenure was also full of turmoil. However, he was not removed directly because of the defeat of any one war. He had deep differences with Trump over the use of the military during several military operations and domestic protests. After this Esper was removed from the post in 2020
Donald Trump said on March 23 that iran The suggestion to attack was first given by Pete Hegseth. He said this during a program in Tennessee. Trump said that before taking a decision on the situation in the Middle East, he talked to many of his close officials. It also included Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman General Dan Kane. Trump said, 'Pete, I think you were the first person to say that we should attack because you can't let them have nuclear weapons.'
25 days have passed since America's war against Iran. Trump says Iran is ready for talks, but Iran says Trump is lying. There is opposition to Trump regarding war spending in America. Iran has forced America to reduce attacks by creating pressure in the Strait of Hormuz. In such a situation, it is believed that Trump can blame Defense Minister Pete Hegseth for the failure in the war and he can be removed from the chair.
