A priceless globe once owned by President Dwight D. Eisenhower was severely damaged after Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's staff attempted to move it into his office. The pre-World War Two globe, which was used to help plan the D-Day landings, suffered damage during the relocation.
Damage to Historic Globe
Army officials admitted to The Washington Post that the 30-inch globe was damaged. A spokesperson said: 'The spherical portion of the globe was detached from the metal mounting that allows it to rotate.'
A spokesperson for the Department of War said: 'An accident occurred while staff were transporting a replica of the Eisenhower globe as part of its relocation. Accidents happen; we are grateful no one was harmed, and the globe is being repaired. It is unsurprising that the Washington Post is once again dedicating time to another inconsequential non-story.'
Hegseth's Military History Interest
Hegseth is known for his interest in military history, having previously moved two other artefacts to his office. His vow to bring back a so-called 'warrior ethos' to the US Military has raised some eyebrows.
Earlier this month, Hegseth went on a rant about 'wokeness' within the army and vowed to rid it of 'fatties' and transgender people. Speaking to Marine Corps members in Quantico, Virginia, Pete Hegseth said 20% of top military leaders have been fired as he looks to introduce a new 'warrior' ethos. 'We are no longer the woke department or the weak department,' he said.
Changes at the Department
'No fatties, no trannies, no beardos, no weirdos, no wimps, no radicals. Just warriors,' he added. Since taking up his position as Secretary of Defence, Hegseth has changed the agency's name to the 'Department of War' and placed a major focus on Christian nationalism.
He's also known for his aggressive tactics towards the press who question ongoing military operations in Iran. Earlier this year, Hegseth told reporters that the entire world 'should be saying thank you' to Trump and claimed the Iran War has been a success.
