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'You Were The First One To...': Donald Trump Dumps Blame On Pete Hegseth Over Iran War | US News
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20:51Now PlayingUS News: A striking moment unfolded as President Donald Trump appeared to shift blame onto US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth over the ongoing Iran war, saying, “You were the first one to…” while recalling early support for military action. Speaking at a Memphis Safe Task Force roundtable in Tennessee, Trump indicated that Hegseth was the first top official to back U.S. strikes against Iran, stating, “Pete, I think you were the first one to speak up and you said let’s do it because you can’t let them have a nuclear weapon.”
Hegseth, who was seated beside Trump during the event, has been one of the strongest proponents of military action, which began in late February and has now entered its fourth week. While Trump has repeatedly praised his defense secretary, the remarks have sparked fresh debate over who pushed for escalation and how key decisions were made in the lead-up to the conflict.
Watch the full exchange as Trump’s comments raise questions about accountability, leadership, and the strategy behind the Iran war.
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