Trump and Hegseth’s execution-type deal - Financial Times
Financial Times
F
Financial Times
Original Source
Analysis reveals how President Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth have reached sensitive compromises on critical military and strategic issues. The deal reflects complex political calculations between Trump's new administration and the American military establishment.
Subscribe to read
* Sign In * Subscribe
Open side navigation menuOpen search bar
SubscribeSign In
Popular Searches
* What is the latest news on the UK economy? * Western support for Ukraine * How will AI be regulated? * UK inflation vs the world * How will the UK economy fare in 2026?
* Home * World
Sections
+ World Home + Middle East war + Global Economy + UK + US + China + Africa + Asia Pacific + Emerging Markets + Europe + War in Ukraine + Americas + Middle East & North Africa
Most Read
+ Trump agrees deal with Putin for Russia to release diesel + JD Vance says he will not watch Pentagon’s livestreamed execution + Trump and Hegseth’s execution-type deal + The hazy OpenAI growth metric driving Wall Street + Number of people caught in UK’s £100,000 tax trap doubles in four years * US
Sections
+ US Home + US Economy + US Companies + US Politics & Policy
Most Read
+ Trump agrees deal with Putin for Russia to release diesel + JD Vance says he will not watch Pentagon’s livestreamed execution + Trump and Hegseth’s execution-type deal + The hazy OpenAI growth metric driving Wall Street + Napa Valley’s hangover * Companies
Sections
+ Companies Home + Energy + Financials + Health + Industrials + Media + Professional Services + Retail & Consumer + Tech Sector + Telecoms + Transport
Most Read
+ Trump agrees deal with Putin for Russia to release diesel + The hazy OpenAI growth metric driving Wall Street + From pig feed to gold dust: the protein revolution + Airlines sound the alarm as bleak winter looms + Five ways to tell if market trouble lies ahead * Tech
Sections
+ Tech Home + Artificial intelligence + Semiconductors + Cyber Security + Social Media
Most Read
+ The hazy OpenAI growth metric driving Wall Street + Five ways to tell if market trouble lies ahead + OpenAI annualised revenues $20bn less than previously signalled + Why OpenAI’s revenue numbers really matter + GoPro’s decline puts Chinese camera rivals in the picture * Markets
+ Trump agrees deal with Putin for Russia to release diesel + US 10-year Treasury yields risk hitting 6% for first time since 2000, Pimco says + How to shield your portfolio if AI goes ka-boom + Five ways to tell if market trouble lies ahead + The world of one trade — AI * Climate * Opinion
Sections
+ Opinion Home + Columnists + The FT View + The Big Read + Lex + Obituaries + Letters
Most Read
+ The danger of pessimism fatigue + Trump and Hegseth’s execution-type deal + ‘The whole operation was a bloody shambles’ — Jay Rayner reviews RH London, Mayfair + The narrow Tory path to power + How to shield your portfolio if AI goes ka-boom * Lex * Work & Careers
Sections
+ Work & Careers Home + Business School Rankings + Business Education + Europe's Start-Up Hubs + Entrepreneurship + Recruitment + Business Books + Business Travel + Working It
Most Read
+ Could The Celebrity Traitors tempt workers back to the office? + Goldman to pay top executives $500mn in special bonuses + Degrees remain essential for best-paid positions in finance + Asset management hirers seek personality and skills + Competition for best entry-level finance jobs intensifies * Life & Arts
Sections
+ Life & Arts Home + Arts + Books + Food & Drink + FT Magazine + House & Home + Style + Puzzles + Travel + FT Globetrotter
Most Read
+ The danger of pessimism fatigue + ‘The whole operation was a bloody shambles’ — Jay Rayner reviews RH London, Mayfair + Napa Valley’s hangover + How NAZA lays bare Israel’s killing of civilians in Gaza + Famous Italian winery loses 30,000 bottles worth €5mn in heist * How To Spend It * Stocks Game
MenuSearch
* Home * World * US * Companies * Tech * Markets * Climate * Opinion * Lex * Work & Careers * Life & Arts * How To Spend It * Stocks Game
Financial Times
SubscribeSign In
Popular Searches
* What is the latest news on the UK economy? * Western support for Ukraine * How will AI be regulated? * UK inflation vs the world * How will the UK economy fare in 2026?
Trump and Hegseth’s execution-type deal
Subscribe to unlock this article
Save over 40% on Standard Digital
was $540 now $299 for your first year.
Save now on essential digital access to trusted FT journalism on any device. Savings based on annualised monthly price.
Subscribe for $299
* Global news & analysis * Expert opinion * FT App on Android & iOS * FT Edit app * First FT: the day’s biggest stories * 20+ curated newsletters * Follow topics and set up personalized alerts * FT Videos & Podcasts * 10 monthly gift articles to share
Explore more offers.
Trial
$1 for 4 weeks
Then $75 per month. Complete digital access with exclusive insights and industry deep dives on any device. Cancel anytime during your trial.
Select
* Global news & analysis * Expert opinion * FT App on Android & iOS * FT Edit: Access on iOS and web * FirstFT: the day's biggest stories * 20+ curated newsletters * Follow topics & set alerts with myFT * FT Videos & Podcasts * 20 monthly gift articles to share * Lex: FT's flagship investment column * 15+ Premium newsletters by leading experts * FT Digital Edition: our digitised print edition
Premium Digital
Complete coverage
$75 per month
Complete digital access with exclusive insights and industry deep dives on any device.
Select
* Global news & analysis * Expert opinion * FT App on Android & iOS * FT Edit: Access on iOS and web * FirstFT: the day's biggest stories * 20+ curated newsletters * Follow topics & set alerts with myFT * FT Videos & Podcasts * 20 monthly gift articles to share * Lex: FT's flagship investment column * 15+ Premium newsletters by leading experts * FT Digital Edition: our digitised print edition
Print
Save over 65%
was $409 now $129 for your first year
Save now on our curated print edition delivered Monday - Saturday\* plus our digitised print replica. Savings based on annual price.
Select
* Weekday Print Edition * FT Weekend * FT Digital Edition: our digitised print edition * Global news & analysis * Expert opinion * Special features * Exclusive FT analysis
Check whether you already have free access via your university or organisation.
Terms & Conditions apply
\*Hand delivery availability confirmed when you enter your address.
Explore our full range of subscriptions.
For individuals
Discover all the plans currently available in your country
DigitalPrintPrint + Digital
For multiple readers
Digital access for organisations. Includes exclusive features and content.
FT Professional
!Over one million readers pay to read the Financial TimesFind out why
Useful links
Support
Help CentreContact UsAbout UsAccessibilityCareersSuppliers
Share News Tips SecurelyIndividual SubscriptionsProfessional SubscriptionsRepublishingExecutive Job SearchAdvertise with the FTFollow the FT on XFT ChannelsFT Schools
Tools
PortfolioFT AppFT Digital EditionFT EditAlerts HubBusiness School RankingsSubscription ManagerNews feedNewslettersCurrency Converter