This excerpt heavily criticizes Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, arguing that he is the least qualified and most incompetent person to hold the position. The author highlights several actions by Hegseth that are seen as actively damaging the United States' military capabilities, including mishandling sensitive information on unsecured platforms and proposing significant cuts to essential military education and training programs. The source also expresses concern over Hegseth's alleged hindering of technological development and recruitment efforts within the armed forces, attributing these issues to his perceived incompetence and the administration's preference for unqualified personnel who will not challenge their decisions.