Jack Reed: “I am told the cost of, well, this year's funding is $4 million, which seems to be a reasonable investment in such…”

Six months later, not a single objective has been achieved. Indeed, he has weakened our position in the Middle East and the world significantly.

His administration removed Nicolás Maduro from power, threw its weight behind the unelected leadership that replaced Maduro, and is now attempting to use U.S. military assets and taxpayer-backed financing to boost a private oil venture.

It is far past time for President Trump to recognize the lasting harm that Pete Hegseth is inflicting on the Department of Defense.

A blatant abuse of power and taxpayer dollars.