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Defense Secretary Hegseth Criticizes Senator Amid Military Controversy

11/26/2025

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced backlash for criticizing U.S. Senator Mark Kelly's military conduct amid tensions over a controversial video.
Kelly is under investigation for urging service members to defy illegal orders, a move U.S. President Donald Trump labeled as "seditious behavior."
Critics note Army Secretary Dan Driscoll leads peace negotiations with Russia, reflecting a broader rift in the Trump administration over military and diplomacy.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced backlash for criticizing U.S. Senator Mark Kelly's military conduct amid tensions over a controversial video.
Kelly is under investigation for urging service members to defy illegal orders, a move U.S. President Donald Trump labeled as "seditious behavior."
Critics note Army Secretary Dan Driscoll leads peace negotiations with Russia, reflecting a broader rift in the Trump administration over military and diplomacy.