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Senator Kelly Slams Hegseth's Leadership Amid Controversy

12/6/2025

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Senator Mark Kelly criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for leadership and behavior, calling him unserious and unfit.
Kelly's remarks followed threats of a military trial for participating in a video deemed 'seditious' by former President Trump.
Kelly highlighted Hegseth's online activity, including videos of turtles with rocket-propelled grenades, and the Signalgate incident.
The White House continues to support Hegseth amid debates over recent military actions.

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Senator Mark Kelly criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for leadership and behavior, calling him unserious and unfit.
Kelly's remarks followed threats of a military trial for participating in a video deemed 'seditious' by former President Trump.
Kelly highlighted Hegseth's online activity, including videos of turtles with rocket-propelled grenades, and the Signalgate incident.
The White House continues to support Hegseth amid debates over recent military actions.