Hegseth clashes for a second day with Democrats in Congress over the Iran war
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth clashed with Democratic lawmakers over the Iran war, rejecting accusations that it was launched without evidence of an imminent threat. Hegseth defended the Trump administration's military actions, citing successes against Iran and a proposed $1.5 trillion military budget for 2027.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced tough questioning from Democratic lawmakers for a second day over the Iran war. Hegseth called Democrats 'reckless naysayers' and defended President Donald Trump's use of the US military against Iran. The Senate Armed Services Committee hearing centered on the Trump administration's 2027 military budget proposal, which would boost defense spending to $1.5 trillion. Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine stressed the need for more drones, missile defense systems, and warships. Top Democrat Sen. Jack Reed argued that the war has left the US in a worse strategic position, with 13 American troops killed and over 400 injured. Hegseth received solid Republican support, with Sen. Roger Wicker praising the budget proposal and commending Trump's efforts to remove Iran's conventional military capabilities.
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