Pete Hegseth's Autonomous Warfare Panel Interrupted by Anti-War Protesters
Summary
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was interrupted several times by protesters during a panel on autonomous warfare at a U.S. Army event in Washington, D.C. The protesters criticized U.S. military policies in the Middle East, including support for Israel and actions against Iran. Despite interruptions, Hegseth continued speaking, and the protesters were removed from the event.Key Facts
- Pete Hegseth was speaking at the U.S. Army’s 2026 Annual Meeting and Exposition.
- Anti-war protesters interrupted him four times in about five minutes.
- Protesters shouted accusations like "war criminal" and criticized Hegseth’s military role.
- The event took place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
- All six protesters were escorted out after disrupting the panel.
- The interruptions reflect ongoing opposition to U.S. military policies in the Middle East.
- The Trump administration supports Israel and has expanded actions against Iran’s military programs.
- Pentagon officials were contacted for comment but no immediate response was noted.
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