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Defense Secretary Hegseth Declared Persona Non Grata at D-Day

6/7/2026

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Langrune-sur-Mer declared Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth persona non grata at D-Day ceremony.
He arrived with his wife and six children, facing protests.
The Langrune en Commun group said his remarks clash with democracy and peace.
Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said the trip cost Hegseth personally, while critics said security burdened taxpayers.
He invoked sacrifices and blamed European partners for not matching U.S. commitment in President Donald Trump's Iran conflict.

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Langrune-sur-Mer declared Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth persona non grata at D-Day ceremony.
He arrived with his wife and six children, facing protests.
The Langrune en Commun group said his remarks clash with democracy and peace.
Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said the trip cost Hegseth personally, while critics said security burdened taxpayers.
He invoked sacrifices and blamed European partners for not matching U.S. commitment in President Donald Trump's Iran conflict.