Fallen Hero’s Dad Calls BS on Pentagon Pete’s Brazen Claim
The Daily Beast • • general
Key Points:
- Charles Simmons, father of Tech. Sgt. Tyler Simmons, disputed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s claim that families of fallen service members urged continuation of the war on Iran, stating his conversation with Hegseth did not include such sentiments.
- Simmons expressed gratitude for the compassion shown by President Trump and Hegseth during their meeting at Dover Air Force Base, noting that discussions focused mainly on his son rather than the war effort.
- Hegseth’s spokesman emphasized respect for Gold Star families and maintained that details of conversations with families remain private, while White House officials highlighted the president’s condolences and gratitude for the fallen service members.
- Both Hegseth and Trump have publicly claimed that families urged them to "finish the
