Subject: Shifting blame?
Hegseth:

“Let’s make one thing crystal clear: Admiral Mitch Bradley is an American hero, a true professional, and has my 100% support. I stand by him and the combat decisions he has made — on the September 2 mission and all others since. America is fortunate to have such men protecting us. When this @DeptofWar says we have the back of our warriors — we mean it.”

It is not at all hard to believe that Hegseth would have given the order in some form or other.

Is it another case of "I take no responsibility at all".