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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ariana Baio

Hegseth says he hasn’t heard from West Point since admission letter ‘mistake’ – and he wants an apology

Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary nominee, said he has not received a personal apology from the U.S. Military Academy West Point after they mistakenly claimed Hegseth had never applied or attended the school.

Though the military academy issued a statement to news outlets apologizing for the mishap last week, Hegseth told Fox News on Tuesday, “I haven’t heard from West Point.”

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