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Hegseth Talks Tough as Republican Doubts About His Leadership Grow

Hegseth Talks Tough as Republican Doubts About His Leadership Grow
New York Times Wednesday 30 September 2026, 23:18 UTC By Greg Jaffe 1 min read
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At a military base outside Washington, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attacked the media and promoted his victories in the culture wars.

At a military base outside Washington, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attacked the media and promoted his victories in the culture wars.
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