Defense Secretary Hegseth Branded 'Inept' by Republican Senator as Iran War Criticism Mounts

Defense Secretary Hegseth Branded 'Inept' by Republican Senator as Iran War Criticism Mounts

A Republican senator has publicly called Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth "inept," marking a rare break in party ranks over his handling of the war in Iran and a recent shake-up of Pentagon leadership.

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The backlash against Hegseth is growing from both sides of the aisle. A Republican senator has now joined Democrats in questioning his performance, specifically citing his management of the ongoing conflict in Iran and his recent reorganization of top Pentagon officials [1]. This public criticism from within the president's own party signals deep unease about the direction of U.S. defense policy during an active war. The Pentagon has not yet issued an official response to the senator's comment, but pressure on Hegseth is expected to increase as Congress prepares to review his decisions in the coming weeks [1].

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