Defense Secretary Goes Rogue, Leaks Precious Information About Obama [VIDEO] Recently Former Defense Secretaries Robert Gates, Leon Panetta, and Chuck Hagel criticized the Obama administrations operational micromanagement, and cautiousness and overcorrection, which makes it appear that the United States is hesitant to take action. They also highlighted the lack of understanding of the tremendous responsibility the United States has. The comments were made in interviews for the Rising Threats: Shrinking Military special that was broadcast on the Fox News Channel. It was the operational micromanagement that drove me nuts, Gates commented. Of, White House and NSC staffers calling senior commanders out in the field and asking them questions, of second-guessing commanders. Gates added that he told the combatant commandersIf you get calls from the White House staff, you get a call from the president, thats one thing. Thats totally okay. Thats the chain of command. But you get a call from one- some White House or National Security Council staffer, you tell them to call me instead, and then tell them, oh by the way, go to hell. And thats directly from the Secretary of Defense. Hagel also added that Obama is one of the most inexperienced presidents weve ever had and that he is surrounded by inexperienced advisors. Watch the full segment below and tell us what you think. 