U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel meets with U.S. Secretary of State John F. Kerry, South Korean Foreign Minister Yun Byung-se and South Korean Defense Minister Han Min-koo (all not pictured) at the U.S. State Department in Washington, D.C., Oct. 24, 2014. DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz

Hagel Approval Rating Just 26 Percent Among National Security Workers, Troops -- Defense One

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has just a 26 percent approval rating among individuals currently serving within the national security community, according to findings from a new survey commissioned by Defense One.

The findings come as scrutiny on the Obama administration’s handling of the war in Iraq and Syria grows. At the same time, a variety of media reports hint that President Barack Obama, himself trailing in the polls after a poor showing for the Democrats in Tuesday’s election, is considering a shake-up of his national security staff. That could include Hagel.

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My Comment: This is more of a reflection of a lack of respect for the Commander in Chief .... in addition to leaders like U.S. Defense Secretary Hagel. This is not a healthy situation .... with the U.S. being involved in the number of conflicts that it is today .... we need leaders who have the respect of the troops. Unfortunately .... if this poll is accurate .... this is not the case.