Hegseth Remembers Those Who Fought During 82nd D-Day Commemoration at Normandy
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth commemorated the 82nd anniversary of D-Day in Normandy, France. He honored World War II veterans and reflected on the sacrifices made by Allied troops during the invasion. Hegseth emphasized the importance of strong alliances in facing modern threats.
- ▪Hegseth attended the D-Day commemoration with his family and met with veterans.
- ▪He delivered remarks honoring the 160,000 Allied troops who participated in the invasion.
- ▪Hegseth highlighted the lessons learned from D-Day regarding the importance of strong alliances.
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Hegseth Remembers Those Who Fought During 82nd D-Day Commemoration at Normandy By Nick Arama | 9:00 PM on June 06, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson Secretary of War Pete Hegseth was in France to mark the anniversary of D-Day on Saturday. Hegseth took his family with him, and he met with World War II veterans who were there to be honored in Normandy for the 82nd anniversary.
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