Summary
A video of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth from 2016 has reappeared, in which he mentions there should be consequences for following illegal military orders. Recently, Hegseth criticized Democratic lawmakers, including Senator Mark Kelly, for advising military personnel not to follow unlawful commands. Kelly responded by pointing out that Hegseth is now challenging statements Hegseth himself made nine years prior.
Key Facts
- Pete Hegseth is the current U.S. Defense Secretary.
- A video from 2016 shows Hegseth discussing consequences for obeying illegal military orders.
- Hegseth has criticized Democratic lawmakers for similar statements.
- Six lawmakers were accused by Hegseth of spreading false information.
- An investigation has been ordered into Senator Mark Kelly by Hegseth.
- Kelly noted that Hegseth's past comments align with the current ones under scrutiny.
- The situation is developing with more details to follow.
