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Jimmy Kimmel Roasts Hegseth Amid Pentagon's Strong Denial

4/26/2025

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Jimmy Kimmel took a jab at Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, humorously labeling his wife as the "designated driver" in official meetings. He also poked fun at a reported shouting match between Elon Musk and White House officials. Meanwhile, the Pentagon firmly denied allegations that Hegseth's wife participated in sensitive discussions or shared any classified information.

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Jimmy Kimmel took a jab at Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, humorously labeling his wife as the "designated driver" in official meetings. He also poked fun at a reported shouting match between Elon Musk and White House officials. Meanwhile, the Pentagon firmly denied allegations that Hegseth's wife participated in sensitive discussions or shared any classified information.