Pete Hegseth Denies Lying to Trump on Iran Strategy During Senate Testimony
Summary
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denied lying to President Donald Trump about U.S. military plans for Iran during Senate hearings. He and General Dan Caine testified about defense policy, budget requests, and military readiness, addressing questions from senators.Key Facts
- Pete Hegseth said he never lied to President Trump about the Iran strategy.
- Representative Jason Crow accused Hegseth of going behind Trump’s back.
- Senator Tom Cotton asked Gen. Dan Caine if he had ever lied to Trump; Caine said no.
- Senators questioned Hegseth and Caine about the Trump administration’s 2027 military budget proposal, which aims to reach $1.5 trillion.
- The budget focuses on drones, missile defense, and new warships.
- Hegseth criticized some Democrats and Republicans for opposing defense policies.
- He said the military was weakened by previous “America last” policies before Trump’s administration.
- Senator Joni Ernst expressed disappointment over the sudden retirement of Gen. Randy George, who helped improve Army recruiting and modernization.
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