Pentagon secretly and covertly has hired and pays regularly Conservatives who spread Hegseth - influencing

 WASHINGTON POST

exclusive (Aug. 30, 2026)

reporters Dan Lamothe &

Tara Copp

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"Pentagon secretly installs

military influencers

in civilian roles"

Conservative veterans with 

large social media followings

have been hired by the

Defense Secy. / Dept. War

and are amplifying Pete Hegseth's

culture-war fights !