Hegseth staff damages Eisenhower-era globe during move
A 30-inch World War II-era globe linked to Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower was damaged when Hegseth's staff moved it themselves, according to reports.
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- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's staff dropped and damaged a 30-inch World War II-era globe previously used by Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, according to reports.
- The Army confirmed the damage occurred during an attempted move on Feb. 3.
- An Army spokesman said the spherical portion of the globe was detached from its metal mounting.
- The globe was not relocated, and a Pentagon official said it is being repaired.
- The Washington Post obtained images showing an inches-wide gash near Antarctica.
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- The Guardian US (Politics)LeftPete Hegseth’s staff break priceless historic globe he requested for office ↗
- The HillWire / unratedHegseth’s team broke WWII-era globe from Eisenhower’s office ↗
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