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Senate Democrats Slam Hegseth's Iran War Claims Amid Opposition

5/1/2026

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Senate Democrats accused Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of exaggerating success in the Iran war and ignoring public opposition during his Senate Armed Services Committee testimony.
Senator Jack Reed said families pay higher fuel prices for a war they did not support and criticized Hegseth for canceling flu-vaccine requirements.
Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Richard Blumenthal noted polls show most Americans oppose the Iran campaign, disputing Hegseth’s claim of broad public backing.

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Senate Democrats accused Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of exaggerating success in the Iran war and ignoring public opposition during his Senate Armed Services Committee testimony.
Senator Jack Reed said families pay higher fuel prices for a war they did not support and criticized Hegseth for canceling flu-vaccine requirements.
Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Richard Blumenthal noted polls show most Americans oppose the Iran campaign, disputing Hegseth’s claim of broad public backing.