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GOP's Don Bacon Says Hegseth Blocking Trump on Long-Range Russia Strikes

GOP's Don Bacon Says Hegseth Blocking Trump on Long-Range Russia Strikes

Summary

Nebraska Representative Don Bacon claims Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth frequently stops President Trump's approval of long-range Ukrainian attacks on Russia. The U.S. government is hesitant to allow Ukraine to use American long-range weapons against Russia, as it may worsen the conflict.

Key Facts

  • Don Bacon is a Nebraska Republican Representative.
  • Bacon accuses Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of hindering Trump's approval of long-range Ukrainian strikes on Russia.
  • Ukraine wants to use long-range American weapons to hit deep targets in Russia.
  • The U.S. is worried that allowing such strikes might lead to a bigger conflict involving NATO.
  • Trump, according to some officials, has approved Ukraine's use of long-range weapons on Russia.
  • General Keith Kellogg believes Ukrainian President Zelensky seeks Tomahawk missiles from the U.S.
  • This topic is still developing and more updates are expected.

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