Poll shows low approval for Trump and Hegseth among military
New poll reveals majority of military members and veterans disapprove of Trump administration's defense leadership.
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A survey conducted by Common Defense indicates that President Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth currently hold negative approval ratings among members of the military community. The data reflects the perspectives of active-duty service members, veterans and military families.
According to the findings, 67 percent of the 731 respondents surveyed stated their belief that military decisions made under the Trump administration are driven by political considerations. The poll highlights a significant level of concern among this demographic regarding the current leadership of the Department of Defense.