Pentagon Provokes Outrage: Pete Hegseth Praises Trump, Faces Backlash — Plus Chuck Norris Hospital Update

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News (1 / 1) 20.03.2026 11:35 / Günter

Pete Hegseth's forceful March 19 press briefing about the conflict with Iran sent shockwaves through social feeds as he praised President Trump’s role and urged allies to fall in line — Read on to discover the full story!

Hegseth's Controversial Briefing

At a Pentagon briefing, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth defended recent U.S.-Israel actions and characterized Iran as a long-standing threat. He singled out European partners as "ungrateful" and called on them to acknowledge the administration's moves, while blasting much of the media as biased and influenced by what he termed Trump criticism.

Funding the Campaign

Hegseth also explained his request for roughly $200 billion to support ongoing operations, saying large-scale funding is necessary to refill stocks, sustain missions and prepare for what may come next.