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Defense Secretary Hegseth Faces Backlash Over Food Allegations

4/18/2026

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced backlash over allegations of inadequate food for sailors on U.S. warships.
He compared critical media to the Pharisees, drawing accusations of antisemitism.
Hegseth said ships like the USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Tripoli had sufficient food.
Skepticism persisted as the Pentagon's spending report highlighted extravagant expenditures, fueling criticism of his leadership.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced backlash over allegations of inadequate food for sailors on U.S. warships.
He compared critical media to the Pharisees, drawing accusations of antisemitism.
Hegseth said ships like the USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Tripoli had sufficient food.
Skepticism persisted as the Pentagon's spending report highlighted extravagant expenditures, fueling criticism of his leadership.