Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced an awkward moment during a House Armed Forces Committee hearing. A Democrat asked him a question that he called partisan, but it turned out to be his own words from years ago. The incident has raised questions about his position on the war with Iran and sparked debate about accountability in leadership.
The hearing was held to talk about the 2027 budget request for the Department of Defense. Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Dan Caine answered questions from lawmakers about the war. The topics included how much the war costs US taxpayers, the military’s rules of engagement, and how ceasefire talks are going. Lawmakers from both parties came prepared with tough questions about the ongoing conflict.
