White House Riled by Cabinet Chaos: Hegseth, Bondi Under Intense Scrutiny Amid Fresh DOJ Probe

Internal White House frustrations are escalating as President Donald Trump’s unconventional cabinet picks, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Attorney General Pam Bondi, face renewed scrutiny for administrative missteps and controversial actions. The turmoil comes amidst a fresh bombshell report that the Justice Department is investigating former FBI Director James Comey and former CIA Director John Brennan for alleged false statements to Congress.

Defense Secretary Hegseth is under fire following reports that he unilaterally paused US arms shipments to Ukraine last week, a move that reportedly blindsided the White House and sparked a scramble to manage the fallout. This latest incident adds to a series of controversies for Hegseth, who has no prior government experience and has been criticized for administrative disarray and a ‘stunt politics’ approach at the Pentagon.

Meanwhile, Attorney General Pam Bondi is facing intense backlash for failing to deliver on her earlier promises of ‘stunning revelations’ from files related to child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Her attempts to appease the MAGA media with a White House photo op featuring Epstein files backfired when no new information emerged, fueling further conspiracy theories. Bondi also stated Wednesday that she couldn’t release more Epstein video due to child pornography content, while facing criticism for a ‘missing minute’ on prison tapes. These issues, coupled with a previous gaffe about saving 258 million lives from fentanyl, have led to impatience within the West Wing.

Adding to the administration’s woes, CNN reported Wednesday that Bondi’s Justice Department is investigating former intelligence chiefs Comey and Brennan, long-time critics of Trump, for potential false statements. This probe aligns with President Trump’s longstanding obsessions regarding the 2016 election interference findings.

The ongoing chaos surrounding Hegseth and Bondi highlights a pattern of appointing high-profile, often inexperienced, figures who prioritize loyalty and play to the conservative media. While some officials like Federal Reserve Chief Jerome Powell face presidential ire for simply doing their job, the likes of Hegseth and Bondi, despite their operational challenges, often persist due to their unwavering fealty to the President’s agenda.

阅读中文版 (Read Chinese Version)

Disclaimer: This content is aggregated from public sources online. Please verify information independently. If you believe your rights have been infringed, contact us for removal.