Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said the war with Iran was “a necessary undertaking” and called Vice President JD Vance “a critical member of the team in every aspect” of the war effort.
Hegseth dismisses Vance’s criticism of Iran war | CNN Politics
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said the war with Iran was “a necessary undertaking” and called Vice President JD Vance “a critical member of the team in every aspect” of the war effort.
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