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Senator King CLASHES With Hegseth Over Military Base Names & “Hidden” Budget

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March 31, 2026

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What you’re watching here is more than just a disagreement about names—it’s a deeper conflict over how a country remembers its history, and who gets honored in its most powerful institutions.

In this exchange, Angus King is clearly frustrated, and not just politically—historically. He opens with something very personal, talking about growing up in Virginia where Robert E. Lee was once widely respected. That’s important, because it shows how perspectives evolve. What was once normalized can later be reexamined, especially when you look at the full context—like the fact that Lee fought against the United States during the Civil War.

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Angus KingRobert E LeeUnited States

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