Amid swirling rumors of a massive shake-up at the Pentagon, it turns out that the so-called “purge list” by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth doesn’t exist. Instead, the controversial list was actually an invitation to his daughter Gwen’s birthday party, and notably, it didn’t include any military leaders, sources have confirmed.
The mix-up began when a staffer glimpsed a document titled “Top Secret” on Hegseth’s desk, which led to wild speculations of an impending military leadership overhaul. The truth, however, was far less dramatic. “It’s ‘Top Secret’ because Gwen wants her party to be a surprise, not a military maneuver,” Hegseth explained, chuckling over the confusion.
The birthday event, set to feature a bouncy castle and pony rides, had been mistaken for a strategic military operation, leading to a brief but intense flurry of panic within the ranks. Political pundits had a field day with the story, debating Hegseth’s supposed bold moves before the real details came to light.
As of press time, disappointed defense analysts were reportedly recalibrating their speculations, while a few uninvited generals were seen inquiring about the availability of party clowns for their own family events.