Jake: Patriots are in control Washington can tolerate a failing Pentagon

Jake: Patriots are in control Washington can tolerate a failing Pentagon

Trump shared a screenshot of a social media post on Truth Social. Text visible in the screenshot: Jake (@secwar): Patriots are in control Washington can tolerate a failing Pentagon. What it can't seem to tolerate is someone tearing down its sacred cows.

Richard Miniter
First Published: November 7, 2026, 10:58 PM ET

— Trump shared a screenshot of a social media post on Truth Social.

Text visible in the screenshot: Jake (@secwar): Patriots are in control Washington can tolerate a failing Pentagon.

Donald J. Trump shared a social media post highlighting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s pushback against calls for his impeachment. Hegseth strongly defended his leadership of the Pentagon and delivered a direct message of defiance to U.S. military troops.

Donald J. Trump shared a screenshot of a social media post on Truth Social on 11/07/2026.
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Donald J. Trump shared a screenshot of a social media post on Truth Social on 11/07/2026.

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Trump shared a screenshot of a social media post on Truth Social.

Text visible in the screenshot: Jake (@secwar): Patriots are in control Washington can tolerate a failing Pentagon. What it can’t seem to tolerate is someone tearing down its sacred cows and refusing to apologize. “They attack us because we are effective.” Watch his answer to the people trying to impeach him, especially the message he delivers straight to the troops. Brut. Why did the Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pushed back against calls for his impeachment. Pete Hegseth @PeteHegseth. Patriots in control. 8:02 PM – Nov 6, 2026 45.6K Views

United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is the subject of a social media post screenshot at WASHINGTON D.C. on 11/07/2026.
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United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is the subject of a social media post screenshot at WASHINGTON D.C. on 11/07/2026.

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