This cabinet member is a headache for Donald Trump as he is potentially dragging down the President and his days could be numbered

CNN's lead data analyst, Harry Enten, sounded the alarm about US defense secretary Pete Hegseth, calling him a “problem” for US president Donald Trump's presidency as Hegseth is involved in controversy and turmoil inside the Pentagon, as per a report.

Pete Hegseth: A Growing Problem for Donald Trump

Enten pointed out, “The bottom line is that Pete Hegseth is a headache for Donald Trump, a headache that, personally, I don’t think he needs ... and he is potentially dragging Donald Trump down,” as quoted by HuffPost.

Pete Hegseth’s Controversies

HuffPost highlighted the different problems Hegseth has encountered, such as being involved in a second Signal chat scandal. Hegseth allegedly shared classified military information with his wife and brother, as per the report. In addition, Hegseth has been struck by internal turmoil, including the resignation of his chief spokesperson and the dismissal of three aides for reasons that are still unclear, according to HuffPost.

Hegseth Dismisses Critics

Hegseth even attempted to sweep his critics aside during an address at the US Army War College in Pennsylvania on Wednesday. He said, “The media likes to call it chaos. We call it overdue,” quoted HuffPost.

Hegseth’s Unfavorable Approval Ratings

As per Enten's estimation, Hegseth’s rating is “way underwater” at -14 points, reported HuffPost. Enten mentioned that Hegseth is “so much more unpopular than you’d expect from the average presidential cabinet member and, in Trump’s case, he’s the least liked among those in the president’s administration," quoted HuffPost.

The data analyst also revealed that “In fact, he’s the least liked secretary of defense,” and went on to compare him with Donald Rumsfeld, who played a key role in the US invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq during George W. Bush’s administration, as Rumsfeld was liked less than Hegseth, as per HuffPost.

FAQs

Why is Pete Hegseth a problem for Trump?
According to CNN's Harry Enten, Hegseth’s controversies and unpopularity are becoming a "headache" for Trump, which can impact his presidency, as per HuffPost.

How unpopular is Pete Hegseth?
Pete Hegseth has a net approval rating of -14, significantly lower than most cabinet members.