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GOP Senators Criticize Defense Secretary Hegseth's Leadership

Updated 2026-07-27 10:25 UTC 1 source Negative

Republican senators are losing confidence in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as the Iran war continues. They warn that a potential massive attack against Iran could be crucial for maintaining support.

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GOP senators warn confidence in Hegseth eroding as Iran war drags on

Republican senators say that confidence is waning in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's leadership of the U.S. armed forces as the war with Iran drags on without an end in sight. They are also warning that the success of a possible “massive attack” against Iran could be critical to shoring up support

2026-07-27 10:00 UTC