Russ Baker questions why Pete Hegseth summoned senior military officers to Virginia and considers several possible explanations, while emphasizing that the purpose was unclear. Baker also criticizes the House committee’s handling of Alexander Acosta’s testimony about Jeffrey Epstein’s earlier plea deal and says key questions remain.
ALSO MENTIONED Alexander Acosta, former prosecutor questioned by a House committee about Epstein’s plea deal; Elon Musk, person whose social-media feed is said to have promoted calls for punishment; James Comey, former FBI director whose indictment is discussed as news context
