Hegseth Staff Drop Eisenhower's WWII Globe, Gashing It Near Antarctica
Staff for US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth damaged a 1930s-era globe used by Dwight D. Eisenhower during World War II while moving it into Hegseth's office at the Pentagon early this year, according to The Washington Post. The globe was dropped, causing a gash several inches wide near Antarctica and detaching it from its metal mounting. An Army spokesperson confirmed the damage. Hegseth's office did not respond to requests for comment. The incident drew ridicule, with critics calling it a metaphor for Hegseth's tenure.
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Hegseth Staff Damage Historic WWII-Era Eisenhower Globe During Office Move
Multiple news outlets report that staff for Pete Hegseth damaged a historic World War II-era globe that once belonged to Dwight D. Eisenhower while attempting to move it to Hegseth's office. According to NBC News, The Washington Post, USA Today, The Guardian, and NPR, Hegseth had requested the globe for his office, and the move resulted in damage to the artifact. USA Today quoted a reaction that 'accidents happen.' NPR published coverage on the historic significance of the globe. The reports do not specify the extent of the damage or any further consequences.
Read sourceHegseth Staff Damage Priceless Eisenhower WWII Globe Requested for Office
Multiple news outlets report that staff for US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth damaged a priceless historic globe that Hegseth had requested for his office. The globe, known as the Eisenhower Globe, was used by Dwight D. Eisenhower during World War II when he served as an army general. According to the reports, the damage occurred while the globe was being moved to Hegseth's office. The Guardian, NPR, SBS, Hindustan Times, and EADaily all covered the incident, with NPR focusing on the historic significance of the WWII-era artifact. No further details on the extent of the damage or any official response were provided in the aggregated headlines and summaries.
Hegseth Staff Break Eisenhower's Historic WWII Globe Moving It to His Office
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's staff damaged a historic World War II-era globe that once belonged to President Dwight D. Eisenhower, according to multiple news reports. Hegseth had requested the iconic artifact be moved to his office, but during the relocation, staff members broke it. The incident has drawn ridicule and criticism, with outlets like AL.com and The Guardian highlighting the mishap. USA Today reported that a comment of 'Accidents happen' was offered in response. The Washington Post noted that Hegseth specifically wanted Eisenhower's globe for his office. The globe is described as priceless and historically significant, tied to the WWII era and Eisenhower's presidency. The event has become a minor political embarrassment for the Trump cabinet official.
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Hegseth Staff Damages Eisenhower's Historic Globe During Office Move
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's staff badly damaged a historic globe used by former President Dwight D. Eisenhower during World War II while moving it into his office early this year, according to The Washington Post. The 1930s-era artifact, housed in the Pentagon, was dropped, causing a gash several inches wide near Antarctica and detaching it from its metal mounting. An Army spokesperson confirmed the damage. The task should have been handled by archivists or museum professionals. Hegseth's office did not respond to requests for comment. An anonymous source attributed the incident to an "apparent lack of patience." The mistake has become a source of humor, with critics calling it a metaphor for Hegseth's tenure. Retired Brig. Gen. Ty Seidule told the Post that Hegseth is "no Ike" and the globe won't give him Eisenhower's attributes of humility, intellect, and judgment.
Read sourceHegseth Staff Damages Eisenhower's WWII Globe in Pentagon Move
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's staff badly damaged former President Dwight D. Eisenhower's globe while moving it into his office, The Washington Post reported. The 1930s globe, used by Eisenhower during World War II, was dropped by Hegseth's own staff instead of archivists or museum professionals, causing a gash several inches wide near Antarctica and detaching it from its metal mounting. An Army spokesperson admitted the damage, and Hegseth's office did not respond to requests for comment. The incident has become a source of humor inside and outside the Pentagon, with critics calling it a metaphor for Hegseth's 'move-fast-break-things' mentality. Retired Brig. Gen. Ty Seidule told the Post that Hegseth is 'no Ike' and the globe won't give him Eisenhower's humility, intellect, and judgment.