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Trump Faces Backlash Over Defense Secretary Hegseth's Controversial Policies

4/3/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump faces sharp criticism over Pete Hegseth's tenure as defense secretary, with critics labeling the department the "Department of War Crimes."
Representative Seth Moulton links Hegseth's policies to the destruction of civilian infrastructure and calls it a war crime.
Legal experts question the constitutionality of Hegseth's orders, including strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities.

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U.S. President Donald Trump faces sharp criticism over Pete Hegseth's tenure as defense secretary, with critics labeling the department the "Department of War Crimes."
Representative Seth Moulton links Hegseth's policies to the destruction of civilian infrastructure and calls it a war crime.
Legal experts question the constitutionality of Hegseth's orders, including strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities.