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'Does US Military Ever Target A Civilian Center?': Republican Asks Hegseth To Answer Dem's Question
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US News: At a high-stakes Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD) pressed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on a critical question: does the United States still have the resources to ensure it never targets civilian centers during military operations?
Rounds directly asked whether the U.S. military ever strikes civilian targets and whether sufficient safeguards remain in place. In response, Hegseth emphasized that the U.S. does not target civilians, stating that “unlike our adversaries… we put safeguards in place to ensure, to the maximum extent possible, that we do not harm civilians.”
He further assured lawmakers that “every resource, legal, intelligence, and otherwise, is available at every level to minimize civilian casualties.” Addressing concerns about modern warfare, Hegseth also pushed back on claims about autonomous targeting, clarifying that “there is always a human in the loop” and that AI is not independently making strike decisions.
The exchange comes amid rising geopolitical tensions and ongoing concerns over Iran, China, and the future of U.S. military strategy. Senator Rounds also highlighted broader defense priorities, including the importance of advanced systems like the B-21 Raider bomber in maintaining deterrence against global threats.
Watch the full exchange as lawmakers question military leadership on ethics, technology, and accountability in modern warfare.
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