Pete Hegseth Has Outlined Exactly How He Will Restructure the Pentagon

Pete Hegseth is drawing battle lines with the Pentagon.

Hegseth says he is running for the U.S. Senate to challenge the military-industrial complex. He is a staunch critic of President Joe Biden and the current state of the U.S. military, which he says is "fat, soft, and weak." Hegseth has outlined a number of ways he would shake up the Pentagon if elected, including:

Slashing the defense budget, as he believes the military industrial complex is sucking money from more important causes and that the U.S. must end endless wars while showing strength at the same time.

Hegseth has said he would cut the defense budget by 10%, or about $70 billion. He says this money could be better spent on other priorities, such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure.

Eliminating the draft and implementing an all-volunteer military.

Hegseth says he believes the draft is unfair and that it should be abolished. He says the military should be composed of volunteers who are committed to serving their country.

Reforming the military justice system and providing more support for veterans.

Hegseth says the military justice system is broken and that it needs to be reformed. He also says the military needs to do more to support veterans who are struggling with mental health issues and other challenges.

Hegseth's proposals are likely to be controversial, but they are sure to generate debate about the future of the U.S. military.