US defence secretary says 'urgency' of Iran war behind Pentagon request for more money
US Defence Secretary's request for more money is linked to the 'urgency' of the Iran war, amidst criticism from Democrat John Garamendi who calls the war a 'quagmire'. Garamendi questions the war's strategic direction, citing American casualties and civilian deaths.
California Democratic congressman John Garamendi criticised the Iran war, describing it as a 'serious self-inflicted wound to America'. He cited thirteen Americans killed, hundreds wounded, and thousands of civilians killed. Garamendi accused Trump of being 'stuck in a quagmire' and said the war strategy showed 'astounding incompetence'. Hegseth responded, calling Garamendi's statement 'reckless' and denying the US is in a 'quagmire'. Hegseth argued that Garamendi's comments handed propaganda to America's enemies.
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