In unprecedented move, Secretary Hegseth hits campaign trail amid Iran war
Summary
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth campaigned for Republican Ed Gallrein in Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District, supporting Gallrein’s bid to defeat incumbent Thomas Massie. Hegseth said he acted as a private citizen, and Pentagon officials confirmed no government funds were used for the visit.Key Facts
- Pete Hegseth is the current U.S. Secretary of Defense.
- He campaigned for Ed Gallrein, a Republican candidate and former Navy SEAL.
- Gallrein is running against Thomas Massie, a longtime Republican congressman and critic of President Trump.
- The event took place one day before Kentucky’s primary election.
- Pentagon stated no taxpayer money was spent on Hegseth’s campaign visit.
- Legal review concluded Hegseth’s campaign involvement did not violate the Hatch Act or other laws.
- Hegseth called for Republican unity to support President Trump’s agenda.
- President Trump postponed a planned military attack on Iran on the same day as the event.
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