Pete Hegseth Denies Lying to Trump on Iran Strategy During Senate Testimony
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denied allegations that he lied to President Donald Trump about U.S. military strategy in Iran during a Senate hearing, where he faced intense questioning from Democrats and some Republicans. Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine defended the administration's proposed $1.5 trillion 2027 defense budget, emphasizing the need for enhanced military capabilities. Republican Senator Joni Ernst expressed disappointment over the abrupt retirement of Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George, praising his contributions to recruitment and modernization.
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By Gabe WhisnantBreaking News EditorShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that he has never lied to President Donald Trump about U.S. military strategy in Iran during Wednesday's tense Senate hearing.One day earlier, Democratic Representative Jason Crow of Colorado alleged that Hegseth was "repeatedly going behind Donald Trump's back."Republican Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas also asked Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Dan Caine, whether he had ever lied to Trump, which Caine denied.
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