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Pete Hegseth
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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is at the centre of a growing controversy over remarks he made about the military. Critics, including veterans and lawmakers, have accused him of undermining military norms, while supporters defend his comments as straightforward talk about readiness and standards. The dispute has fuelled debate about his leadership at the Pentagon and drawn wide political reaction.
- 2Hegseth's Support in Congress Slips Despite Trump's Backing●Hegseth Is Trump’s Untouchable Warrior—But His Support in Congress Is Slipping
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth remains firmly protected by President Trump, but his backing on Capitol Hill is weakening, according to the Wall Street Journal. Lawmakers who once tolerated his controversies are growing wary, raising questions about how long his political cover can hold as friction within the president's own party builds.
- 3Alarm grows over US soldiers' mental health as Iran war continues●NEW ALARM over mental health of U.S. soldiers as Iran war drags on and Hegseth restricts the press
Concerns are rising about the mental health of American troops as the conflict with Iran drags on, with reports of new warnings about soldiers' psychological strain. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's restrictions on press access are drawing criticism, as journalists say limited reporting makes it harder to assess how service members are coping with prolonged deployment and combat stress.