Summary
A comment by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth drew attention after he said, "I only speak American," at a conference where Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke Spanish. The incident occurred during the Shield of the Americas conference, causing mixed reactions on social media.
Key Facts
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made the comment "I only speak American" after Marco Rubio spoke Spanish at the conference.
- The event was the Shield of the Americas conference, focused on cooperation in the Western Hemisphere.
- The comment led to a variety of online reactions, including criticism and humor.
- Critics noted that "American" is not a language; English is the primary language in the U.S.
- Some viewed the remark as dismissive, especially given the international audience.
- Clips of the comment quickly spread on social media platforms like TikTok.
- Neither Hegseth nor the Department of Defense have responded publicly to the reactions.
