[Brief] Hegseth Puts Future of Warfare in Hands of Major Trump Donors, Raising Military and Congressional Concerns
The Guardian reports that US Defense Secretary Hegseth has placed leadership over several key future-warfare technologies in the hands of companies closely tied to major Trump political donors, drawing concern from military officials and members of Congress. The development reflects a further politicization of the US defense industrial base, with potential implications for military modernization and procurement fairness.