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Taylor Odisho

Hegseth Dodges Question About 'Political Allegiance to Trump.' Congressman Tells Him to 'Get the Hell Out'

During a House Committee hearing on Thursday, a Democratic lawmaker implored Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to resign from his position.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth dodged a pointed question regarding "political allegiance to Trump," prompting Congressman Salud Carbajal to call for his resignation.

"Do you think political allegiance to Trump is a requirement for serving our nation, either in uniform or a civilian in the department?" the Democratic lawmaker asked during Thursday's House Armed Services Committee hearing on the Pentagon's FY2026 nearly $1 trillion budget request.

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