In this The Gateway Pundit article, Cristina Laila reports that James O’Keefe’s undercover video captured senior Navy official Brandon Newsom boasting he can “undo whatever’s been done” by President Trump, prompting the official to be placed on leave.
- James O’Keefe, wearing a disguise, went on an undercover “date” with Brandon Newsom, a 16-year senior official in the Office of the Secretary of the Navy who oversees corporate operations supporting Secretary Hegseth, including HR, IT, security, and implementation of executive orders.
- Newsom told O’Keefe, “I have the influence… I can undo whatever’s been done,” claiming he would reverse actions taken under President Trump.
- He called President Trump a “narcissist” and described the war in Iran as “completely stupid” and driven solely by the president’s ego.
- Newsom also indicated he would seek to reverse the Pentagon’s monthly voluntary Christian prayer service.
- Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao announced that Newsom has been placed on administrative leave, stating that such comments and apparent intent to undermine elected leaders’ policies are “inappropriate and incompatible with the standards expected of Department personnel.”
- O’Keefe questioned whether the American people elect their leaders or whether career officials who outlast every administration ultimately control the direction of government.
Read the full story:
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/07/okeefe-goes-undercover-senior-pentagon-advisor-caught-hidden/


