Hegseth laughs off antisemitism accusations from Jacky Rosen over ‘Pharisee’ comments
War Secretary Pete Hegseth laughed off accusations of antisemitism leveled by Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV), who objected to his labeling of opponents as “Pharisees.” During Hegseth’s testimony to the Senate Armed Services Committee, Rosen pressed him on his use of the term “Pharisee” as an insult, a word referring to the Second Temple era Jewish […]
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War Secretary Pete Hegseth laughed off accusations of antisemitism leveled by Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV), who objected to his labeling of opponents as “Pharisees.” During Hegseth’s testimony to the Senate Armed Services Committee, Rosen pressed him on his use of the term “Pharisee” as an insult, a word referring to the Second Temple era Jewish establishment sect best known for their opposition to Jesus Christ. Recommended Stories Hegseth declines to specify George’s removal, cites ties to Biden’s military culture Hegseth says war powers 60-day deadline on pause during ceasefire Trump warns Merz to stop ‘interfering’ on Iran, focus on ‘broken’ Germany “You keep doubling down on this phrase, Mr. Secretary,” she said, drawing audible laughter from Hegseth.
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