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Complications Within the Administration
Peter also discusses ongoing troubles within the Trump administration, particularly highlighting Defense Secretary Pete Hikes, whose management style and choices have raised eyebrows. According to Z, Hikes has faced widespread criticism for his leadership, firing many from his team, leaving a skeletal crew comprising just family and a lawyer in his office. This situation underscores a broader issue; as military readiness and shipbuilding resources remain in disarray, the administration's goals of expanding U.S. maritime capacity are at significant risk.