A senior U.S. government official commented on rumors of Defense Secretary Hergasse's potential dismissal, saying, "If anyone wants to hold someone accountable, they should look for a scapegoat. Tonight, the Pentagon and the White House couldn't be clearer—they are fully supporting Hergasse, and that says it all. The idea that he intends to leave or is preparing to resign is pure fantasy and a misinterpretation of the situation. He's not going anywhere. He will continue to focus on his mission, undisturbed by external noise, and will not let pressure dictate his future. The left and those anonymous sources trying to force him out by creating controversy are simply wishful thinking. He has faced far more difficult battles than this, and this current struggle has only just begun. Never bet on Pete losing."
