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American Focus > Blog > Politics > Megyn Kelly: “Pete Hegseth is not a neocon”
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Megyn Kelly: “Pete Hegseth is not a neocon”

Last updated: April 22, 2025 7:35 pm
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In a recent episode of Tucker Carlson’s podcast, Dan Caldwell, who was recently ousted from his role at the Pentagon, offered his first remarks since the controversial firing. Caldwell asserts that his dismissal wasn’t due to leaking sensitive information, a claim he firmly denies. Instead, he believes it stemmed from his anti-war stance regarding Iran, a position shaped by his firsthand experiences in Iraq. He noted that these experiences have significantly influenced his current perspective on foreign policy, pushing him toward a more radical approach.

When it comes to foreign policy, Caldwell raises an interesting point: should policymakers be emotionally detached? While some argue that a realist approach requires cold, calculated decisions, he contests this notion. For Caldwell, the human cost of military operations looms large in his mind. When discussions surface about launching new military endeavors, his immediate concern is the well-being of those who will be deployed to the front lines. This, he suggests, places him at odds with others in the administration, particularly those who supported his termination, including Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.

Despite their differing views, Caldwell emphasizes that Hegseth is not a neoconservative. Their conversations over the last six months reveal Hegseth’s evolution away from the pro-war sentiments that dominated the Republican Party during the Bush administration. Having enlisted to serve after the 9/11 attacks, Hegseth fought in Guantanamo, Iraq, and Afghanistan, but has since developed a more nuanced perspective on military intervention. Caldwell is quick to clarify that, like him, Hegseth does not align with neoconservative ideologies.

Caldwell’s dismissal, which took place on April 15, 2025, occurred amid a probe into alleged leaks of classified information. Officially, authorities cited “unauthorized disclosure” as the cause for his removal. However, Caldwell contends that the real motive was politically charged, rooted in his vocal opposition to a potential conflict with Iran. His exit from the Pentagon was dramatic; he, alongside two other senior officials, was escorted out after being implicated in a private chat on the Signal messaging app, where discussions about military strategies, including possible strikes against Houthi forces in Yemen, took place. This incident, humorously dubbed “SignalGate,” unintentionally included prominent journalist Jeffrey Goldberg, highlighting a bizarre twist in an already convoluted narrative.

See also  Pentagon Watchdog To Probe US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth Over Signal Row

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