Donald Trump plans to keep the current Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, in office despite recent scandalous leaks of classified military information that have caused serious concern within U
S. defense circles. This was reported by the American news agency CNN, citing sources close to the administration who confirmed that the White House still prioritizes stability and has no intention of rushing personnel changes in the defense department. According to CNN's sources, the U.S. president has formed the opinion within his trusted circle that Hegseth, who recently became central to a scandal involving the leak of military data, should remain in his position. At the same time, another internal source confirmed that Trump made a decision several weeks ago to retain National Security Advisor Michael Wolff, who has been criticized for his role in the leak and his conduct in internal communications. The media reports that Trump perceives keeping Hegseth in office as an important signal of stability and political consistency in times of crisis. Unlike Wolff, about whom American analysts have already expressed concerns regarding his behavior—particularly after messages containing internal information and plans related to military operations were leaked—Trump still shows trust in Hegseth. His associates note that Trump is convinced that the work of the defense minister, including his participation in approvals and ongoing political support, is so valuable that there are no grounds to dismiss him over the recent leaks. The situation's background is quite complicated: media reports have repeatedly suggested the possibility of Hegseth's resignation. For instance, NBC News reported that, considering several internal disagreements within the ministry and the increasingly loud scandal over message leaks via the Signal platform, Hegseth is behaving increasingly unpredictably and is feeling insecure about his abilities, which casts doubt on his capacity to effectively manage the defense department. Rumors of the possible resignation of the minister also arose after statements from top White House officials who promised not to fire him, despite acknowledging significant tensions within the department. It is evident that recent events have intensified internal conflicts at the highest political level. For example, on April 28, Trump emphasized in his microblog that Hegseth is capable of "pulling himself together" and maintaining his position, hinting that, despite criticism and scandals, a decision to remove him is not currently being considered. Meanwhile, experts and political analysts believe that the situation in U.S. defense has become one of the most unstable in recent months. It remains uncertain whether Hegseth can stay in his post, as numerous internal conflicts and leaks of secret data complicate decision-making and increase political tension. Discussions of this situation are ongoing among American political circles and expert communities, as its consequences could affect not only U.S. internal policy but also global security. U.S. authorities are likely to review their personnel approaches in the defense sector to prevent further leaks of secret information and restore trust in military leadership. More details can be found in an analysis titled: "The Pentagon – a new challenge for Trump: can he avoid resignation amid scandals with the U.S. Secretary of Defense?" It remains to be seen whether the administration will implement additional measures to stabilize the situation and whether Hegseth will withstand political pressure and internal intrigues.