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Hegseth Dismisses Nazi Comparison of Virginia Meeting

9/27/2025

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Hegseth dismissed ex-General Ben Hodges' comparison of an upcoming Virginia meeting to a Nazi loyalty test.
Hodges cited a 1935 incident in which German generals swore loyalty to Hitler.
Hegseth quipped, "Cool story, General."
Trump characterized the meeting positively. Vance criticized media coverage. The meeting's purpose remains unclear, and the Pentagon has not provided details on its agenda.

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Hegseth dismissed ex-General Ben Hodges' comparison of an upcoming Virginia meeting to a Nazi loyalty test.
Hodges cited a 1935 incident in which German generals swore loyalty to Hitler.
Hegseth quipped, "Cool story, General."
Trump characterized the meeting positively. Vance criticized media coverage. The meeting's purpose remains unclear, and the Pentagon has not provided details on its agenda.