NBC has learned about Hegseth's possible candidacy for governor of Tennessee

Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth is considering resigning and running for governor of Tennessee. This was reported on July 30 by NBC TV channel, citing sources.

"One of the interlocutors said that their conversation with Hegseth took place over the past three weeks and that it was serious, and not just an exchange of ideas," the article says.

According to the second source, the conversation took place after Hegseth became the US Secretary of Defense in January of this year. It is noted that the parties discussed the requirements for candidates for the post of governor of Tennessee and the chances of the head of the Pentagon to win. The topic of the realities of the election campaign was also raised.

According to the publication, the continuation of the relevant negotiations will mean a serious reshuffle in the leadership of the Ministry of Defense.

Pentagon Assistant Chief of Public Affairs Sean Parnell, in turn, denied information about Hegseth's possible resignation. According to him, the minister is fully focused on serving under the leadership of US President Donald Trump and implementing the principle of "America first."Газета.Ru ".

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Earlier, on July 23, the Daily Mail newspaper reported that some Pentagon officials were preparing a letter demanding Hegseth's resignation. According to them, civil servants accused the Minister of Defense of "politicized decision-making" and paranoia caused by an obsession with "rooting out dissent."

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