Hegseth Blasts Biden Era: 'Open Invitation to Challenge America'
February 2, 2026
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as posted by the channelSpeaking during a visit to the Blue Origin rocket factory, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said US adversaries felt emboldened under the previous administration, which he described as unprepared to confront global threats. He claimed President Biden was “asleep” and then–Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was “AWOL,” arguing that the problem was not a lack of authority or capability but leadership, adding that what ultimately changed was the election of President Trump.
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