Hegseth Fires Defense Intelligence Agency Chief

Hegseth Fires Defense Intelligence Agency Chief

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11 hrs ago

Above: Jeffrey Kruse at the Longworth House Office Building on March 26, 2025. Image copyright: Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images

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The Spin

Republican narrative

The firings represent necessary accountability for intelligence failures and damaging leaks. The DIA's premature assessment contradicted clear evidence of successful strikes and undermined military morale. Leaking classified information is treasonous and demands consequences.

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Democratic narrative

These dismissals demonstrate the dangerous politicization of intelligence agencies. Career military officers with long, distinguished service records are now being unjustly punished for providing honest, fact-based analysis that directly contradicts prevailing political narratives.

Metaculus Prediction

Public Figures

Pete Hegseth

Donald Trump

Political split

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RIGHT

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