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Warren and Colleagues Question Hegseth's Illegal ETF Investment

4/20/2026

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Senator Elizabeth Warren and three Democratic colleagues criticized Secretary of Defense Hegseth for attempting to invest in a Defense Industrials Active ETF, which is illegal under federal law.
A Financial Times report disclosed that Hegseth's broker approached Black Rock in February for a multimillion-dollar investment.
The investigation into the Financial Times report could reveal more about Hegseth's actions and raise questions about his judgment and financial decisions.

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Senator Elizabeth Warren and three Democratic colleagues criticized Secretary of Defense Hegseth for attempting to invest in a Defense Industrials Active ETF, which is illegal under federal law.
A Financial Times report disclosed that Hegseth's broker approached Black Rock in February for a multimillion-dollar investment.
The investigation into the Financial Times report could reveal more about Hegseth's actions and raise questions about his judgment and financial decisions.