An order from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s office grounded 11 flights carrying heavy artillery to Ukraine, catching the Pentagon and White House off guard. The grounding of the flights led to a communication scramble from Ukraine and cost $2.2 million.
Despite discussions about pausing aid during a Jan. 30 meeting, President Donald Trump was reportedly unaware of Hegseth’s action.
The incident highlights a chaotic policy-making process within the Trump administration, raising questions about decision-making authority.
