It's easier to offer a general apology. But it's much harder to point the finger at yourself and articulate ‘how’ you failed. Honesty, introspection, and full ownership of my mistakes are core ...

“We deeply regret the mistake,” Kelley added. However, Hegseth said he did not receive a direct apology from West Point. When asked, by Fox News, if he wanted one he responded, “One would think.