Pentagon will review Senator Mark Kelly's comments about US weapon stockpiles, Hegseth says
Summary
Pentagon official Pete Hegseth has asked for a review of Senator Mark Kelly's comments about U.S. weapon stockpiles, accusing him of revealing classified information. Kelly denied this, saying his remarks were made during a public hearing and questioned the administration about the costs of conflict with Iran.Key Facts
- Senator Mark Kelly expressed concern about the low levels of U.S. munitions stockpiles after a Pentagon briefing.
- Pete Hegseth, a Pentagon official, accused Kelly of discussing classified information publicly.
- Kelly stated the information was already shared in a public Senate hearing.
- Kelly questioned why the administration had not explained the goals of potential conflict with Iran.
- The Pentagon referred inquiries about the matter to Hegseth’s public statement.
- This incident follows a legal conflict where Kelly sued the Pentagon over an attempted demotion linked to his urging troops to refuse unlawful orders.
- A judge temporarily blocked Kelly’s demotion while the lawsuit is ongoing.
- The Pentagon has appealed that court ruling.
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