new video loaded: How Trump Aims to Redefine the Military
President Trump and his defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, have been reshaping the way the U.S. military works. David Sanger, who covers the White House and national security for The New York Times, explains how Trump has been using the military lately.
By David E. Sanger, Melanie Bencosme, Laura Salaberry and Pierre Kattar
October 20, 2025