Hegseth blasts ‘invasion’ of migrants on Europe’s beaches in D-Day speech in France
Summary
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke at the 82nd anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, France, urging European countries to do more for their own defence. He described current migration to Europe’s beaches as an "invasion" and called on allies to stand united with the United States.Key Facts
- Pete Hegseth marked the 82nd anniversary of D-Day with a speech at a US military cemetery in Normandy.
- Hegseth called migration to European coasts an "invasion" involving boats and people arriving in countries like Spain, Italy, Greece, and Bulgaria.
- He urged European allies to increase their contributions to defence and stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the US.
- Hegseth skipped the main international D-Day ceremony held later that day.
- His comments reflect the Trump administration’s view that mass migration threatens European civilization.
- The Trump administration has criticized Europe for not sharing enough responsibility in continent defence and has suggested possibly leaving NATO.
- French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu emphasized Europe’s need to build its own defence capabilities in response to growing threats.
- Lecornu praised the sacrifice of the young soldiers on D-Day and highlighted the UK's resilience and the friendship with the American people.
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