Pentagon Press Secretary Responds to Question About Anti-Trump DoD Personnel

Question on DoD Personnel

• ❓ James O'Keefe questioned the Pentagon Press Secretary regarding a video of Nicholas Tursza, a Pentagon branch chief, stating "Trump is illegitimate. We're going to resist him."
• 🎯 The question focused on what steps the Department of War is taking to identify and address personnel involved in a self-described "resistance movement."

Pentagon's Response and Mission

• 🏢 The Press Secretary acknowledged the importance of the question and emphasized the Pentagon as a "big building" with a mission to protect Americans.
• ✅ It was stated that the Department of War ensures its personnel are "the absolute best" and are "up to the task."
• 🇺🇸 The commitment to serving the elected commander-in-chief, who represents the "whole of the American people," was affirmed, with 100% support from the Department of War.

Personnel as Policy

• 🔑 The Secretary's stance that "personnel is policy" was highlighted, referencing a speech to generals at Quantico.
• 💡 The importance of people as the "most important asset" was reiterated, with a commitment to ensuring personnel are "consistently putting America first."