Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced tense questioning at a congressional hearing during heightened Iran War concerns and a massive $1.5 trillion military budget debate. Lawmakers challenged whether President Trump is mentally stable to lead during the crisis. Hegseth’s viral response quickly spread online, intensifying scrutiny of the administration’s handling of escalating foreign policy risks.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to face Congress as lawmakers press for answers on the ongoing war with Iran. The administration’s proposed military budget is already drawing scrutiny, with Democrats expected to challenge both costs and congressional approval. His recent dismissal of top military leaders has further inflamed criticism across party lines, as concerns grow over oil price shocks and election-year fallout.
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