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Hegseth kicks off ‘Send Me Tour’ amid Iran war backlash

Hegseth kicks off ‘Send Me Tour’ amid Iran war backlash

Summary

US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth has started a military outreach event called the ‘Send Me Tour’ in Texas. The tour uses a biblical phrase to encourage service and comes as his public approval dropped due to frustration over the war with Iran.

Key Facts

  • Pete Hegseth is the US Secretary of Defence.
  • He began the ‘Send Me Tour’ in Texas.
  • The tour’s name references a Bible verse from Isaiah.
  • The purpose of the tour is to promote military service and support.
  • Hegseth’s public approval rating dropped to a record low of -24 points.
  • The drop in approval is linked to public frustration about the war with Iran.
  • The tour occurs amid ongoing concerns about the Iran war.
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