WAPO: Pentagon hires military influencers
According to exclusive reporting by The Washington Post, the Pentagon has hired conservative military veteran influencers into civilian roles within the office of the undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness. These influencers, with large online followings, are allegedly amplifying Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's "anti-woke" viewpoints and defending the Trump administration. The Washington Post's Dan Lamothe joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to break down his exclusive report.
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