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Gallego Criticizes Hegseth's Iran War Video
Democratic senator calls defense secretary's Iran war video unprofessional and partisan.
In brief
Democratic senator calls defense secretary's Iran war video unprofessional and partisan. Sen. Ruben Gallego criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for unprofessional comments on Iran war video, saying he acts like a Fox News pundit. Originally reported by HuffPost.
Gallego calls Hegseth's video unprofessional
Sen. Ruben Gallego criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for unprofessional comments on Iran war video, saying he acts like a Fox News pundit.
“Yeah, no, my mom’s watching”
Hegseth defends Iran war video
Hegseth posted video after Rep. Thomas Massie threatened impeachment, claiming Democrats dropped sham articles of impeachment against him.
“A disgruntled, defeated congressman, along with all his [Democratic] allies, has also dropped sham articles of impeachment against yours truly”
Gallego questions Hegseth's oversight
Gallego said Hegseth prevented congressional oversight of Iran war by refusing to share full scope of military operations.
“regardless of how people feel about the war, which I believe is a courageous and historic effort that will ensure Iran never gets a nuclear weapon”
Gallego predicts impeachment support
Gallego believes House members will support impeachment efforts against Hegseth but Senate may not fully back him.
“it is Pete Hegseth who is causing this to himself”
The headline
Sen. Ruben Gallego criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for unprofessional comments on Iran war video, saying he acts like a Fox News pundit.
