Jared Kushner appears to be blaming Ukraine for continuing the war, saying Kyiv's refusal to give up territory is stalling a peace deal with Russia. Retired U.S. Lt. Army Lt. General Mark Hertling joins Stephanie Ruhle to discuss.
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigned Monday amid tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the ongoing war with Iran. A source familiar with the matter told MS NOW Driscoll also brought up concerns with the administration “surrounding Army transformation and readiness and Hegseth’s blocking those efforts” by firing generals. On Morning Joe, Retired U.S. Army Lt. Gen Mark Hertling warns of long-term “institutional damage” as the Army struggles with leadership as well as transformation and readiness.
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigned Monday amid tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the ongoing war with Iran. A source familiar with the matter told MS NOW Driscoll also brought up concerns with the administration “surrounding Army transformation and readiness and Hegseth’s blocking those efforts” by firing generals. On Morning Joe, Retired U.S. Army Lt. Gen Mark Hertling warns of long-term “institutional damage” as the Army struggles with leadership as well as transformation and readiness.
MS NOW military analyst, retired Lieutenant General Mark Hertling joins Alex Witt to weigh in on the Iran war at the six-month mark. Gen. Hertling also reacts to Hegseth’s recent moves at the Pentagon, and to a new Wall Street Journal report suggesting President Trump’s Venezuela oil deal is ultimately designed to give the Pentagon a stake in the country’s oil wealth.
While there is seemingly no end in sight for the war with Iran, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth traveled to Iowa to campaign for a Republican candidate. Retired Lt. General Mark Hertling, Executive Editor of The Nation John Nichols and New York Times Opinion Contributing Writer Molly Jong-Fast join Katy Tur to discuss.
The Trump Administration is punishing a former Air Force secretary for raising concerns over the Qatari-gift jet and the rush to retrofit the aircraft into Air Force One. Retired Lt. General Mark Hertling and former FBI General Counsel Andrew Weissmann join Alicia Menendez with their reaction.