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Pete Hegseth blasts Democrats at hearing over Iran war leadership
Fox News • • general
Key Points:
- Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth strongly defended U.S. strategy in the ongoing conflict with Iran during a heated hearing, pushing back against Democratic senators' accusations of leadership failure.
- Senator Gary Peters criticized Hegseth for lacking a clear plan to end the war, accusing the administration of leaving the country in a worse position than before the conflict began.
- Hegseth countered by blaming Democrats for funding delays and political obstruction, accusing them of failing to support troops due to "Trump derangement syndrome."
- The U.S. conflict with Iran, which began with joint strikes in February killing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, continues over control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, despite promises to end the war within 60 days.
- Hegseth also criticized the Biden administration for neglecting advanced military technologies like hypersonic missiles, highlighting ongoing concerns about defense spending and preparedness as Congress debates the 2027 budget.
