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U.S. Defense Secretary Labels Migrant Arrivals ‘Invasion’ at D-Day

6/7/2026

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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called migrant arrivals on coasts an “invasion” during his D-Day speech on June 6, 2026, at the cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer.
He skipped the ceremony in Langrune-sur-Mer, prompting a municipal association to demand his visit be cancelled for espousing values contrary to democracy and human rights.
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu and British Defence Minister John Healey addressed the gathering, honoring fallen and urging defence autonomy.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called migrant arrivals on coasts an “invasion” during his D-Day speech on June 6, 2026, at the cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer.
He skipped the ceremony in Langrune-sur-Mer, prompting a municipal association to demand his visit be cancelled for espousing values contrary to democracy and human rights.
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu and British Defence Minister John Healey addressed the gathering, honoring fallen and urging defence autonomy.