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Defense Secretary Urges Europe: Stop Freeloader Mentality!
6/12/2025
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- During a Senate hearing, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth passionately defended President Trump's stance on bolstering allies like Ukraine against Russian threats. He urged European nations to step up, declaring, "You cannot freeload off the United States." Hegseth also faced tough questions about Trump's military actions during protests and the upcoming 2026 Defense budget.
