Criticism of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized for political attacks on Black Hawk pilot after Washington DC crash. Hegseth supported Trump's claim that DEI hiring was to blame for the tragedy. Former Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's chief of staff Kelly Magsamen criticized Hegseth for implying the pilot was not qualified due to her gender.

Black Hawk Helicopter Crash

Army releases name of Captain Rebecca Lobach, one of three crew members who died in a Black Hawk helicopter crash above the Potomac River. She was a distinguished military graduate and an active-duty aviation officer. The crash may have been a result of a checkride, and investigations are ongoing.