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VP Vance Backs Hegseth Amid Controversy and Investigations

12/4/2025

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Vice President JD Vance defended U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth amid tensions over Republican lawmakers and the Pentagon on Venezuela actions.
Sen. Roger Wicker and other lawmakers launch investigations into the special operations team's attack on survivors.
Some Democrats call for Hegseth to resign.
President Donald Trump continues to support Hegseth, while Congress asserts its oversight authority.

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Vice President JD Vance defended U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth amid tensions over Republican lawmakers and the Pentagon on Venezuela actions.
Sen. Roger Wicker and other lawmakers launch investigations into the special operations team's attack on survivors.
Some Democrats call for Hegseth to resign.
President Donald Trump continues to support Hegseth, while Congress asserts its oversight authority.