Watch key moments from Pete Hegseth's testimony about Pentagon funding, Iran
Summary
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other top officials testified before Congress as the Defense Department requested a $1.5 trillion budget. During the hearing, Hegseth clashed with Democrats and said opponents of the war in Iran are enemies. The acting Pentagon comptroller announced the Iran conflict has cost the U.S. about $25 billion.Key Facts
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the House Armed Services Committee.
- The Defense Department is asking Congress for a $1.5 trillion budget.
- Hegseth had heated exchanges with Democratic members of Congress.
- He claimed that people who oppose the war in Iran are enemies.
- Acting Pentagon comptroller Jules Hurst said the war in Iran has cost the U.S. around $25 billion.
- The testimony focused on Pentagon funding and the Iran conflict.
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