GOP Lawmaker Calls Out Hegseth Over D-Day Immigration Speech
Summary
A Republican congressman, Don Bacon, criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for linking the D-Day anniversary to migration issues during a speech in France. Bacon said the event should honor World War II soldiers and focus on cooperation with allies, not immigration politics.Key Facts
- Pete Hegseth spoke in Normandy on the 82nd anniversary of D-Day, connecting migration in Europe to national security concerns.
- Hegseth described migration as a new kind of "invasion" threatening European countries.
- President Trump's administration has warned about rising migration flows in Europe and the need for stronger border controls.
- Congressman Don Bacon said Hegseth's remarks were “not helpful” and that the D-Day anniversary should focus on remembering fallen soldiers.
- Bacon expressed concern that criticizing European allies while avoiding criticism of Russia harms U.S. alliances.
- Bacon highlighted ongoing tensions between the U.S. and some allies, including disputes with Canada and Greenland.
- The Pentagon declined to comment further beyond Hegseth’s original remarks.
- Bacon has previously criticized Hegseth over other Pentagon controversies, such as encrypted messaging related to military operations.
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