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Senator Hirono Misquotes Hegseth on Troop Deployment Orders

6/19/2025

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Senator Mazie Hirono of Hawaii mischaracterized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's remarks during a Senate hearing, suggesting he dismissed court orders on troop deployment. Hegseth asserted that national security shouldn't be dictated by district courts. The Department of Defense swiftly corrected Hirono's misrepresentation on social media, reinforcing Hegseth's true position.

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Senator Mazie Hirono of Hawaii mischaracterized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's remarks during a Senate hearing, suggesting he dismissed court orders on troop deployment. Hegseth asserted that national security shouldn't be dictated by district courts. The Department of Defense swiftly corrected Hirono's misrepresentation on social media, reinforcing Hegseth's true position.