Pete Hegseth’s Long War Disaster | Shield of the Republic
Eric S. Edelman and Eliot A Cohen discuss Pete Hegseth's job security amid the ongoing war with Iran, focusing on his controversial testimony before the House Armed Services Committee. They examine Vice President Vance's attempts to distance himself from the conflict through media leaks and assess recent military developments in southern Lebanon. The discussion also covers King Charles III and Queen Camilla's U.S. visit, including the King's address to a joint session of Congress.
- ▪Pete Hegseth faced scrutiny over his conduct during a House Armed Services Committee budget hearing.
- ▪Vice President Vance has sought to distance himself from the war with Iran through strategically leaked stories.
- ▪Hezbollah has demonstrated advanced fiber-optic drone capabilities in southern Lebanon.
- ▪King Charles III delivered a speech to a joint session of Congress during his visit to the United States.
- ▪Shield of the Republic is a Bulwark podcast co-sponsored by the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia.
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