U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, left, meets with Tunisian Defense Minister Ghazi Jeribi, right foreground, at the Pentagon, Nov. 3, 2014. DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Sean Hurt
Pentagon Denies Rumors Hagel On His Way Out -- DoD Buzz
The Pentagon on Friday sought to dispel rumors fueled by opinion columns that Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel had lost favor with the White House and would soon be replaced.
“The Secretary is fully committed” to serving as Pentagon chief for the remainder of President Obama’s term in office, Rear Adm. John Kirby, the Pentagon press secretary, said in response to a question at a Pentagon news conference.
Hagel was focused on the job ahead “and he looks forward to doing that for the remainder” of Obama’s term, Kirby said.
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My Comment: Someone started this rumor .... you have to wonder who? My money is on the White House.
Update: This does not help his case .... Hagel Approval Rating Just 26 Percent Among National Security Workers, Troops (Defense One).
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Hagel has done far more for Obama than Obama has done for Hagel.
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