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July 24, 2026
Republican Senators Criticize Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Over Firings and Iran War
- Republican senators, including Thom Tillis and Susan Collins, have voiced a lack of confidence in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth due to recent military firings and the handling of the Iran war.
- Tillis described Hegseth as 'all over the place' and raised concerns about his leadership style and decision-making.
- The criticism follows Hegseth's challenging appearance before the Senate regarding funding for the ongoing conflict, which has already cost $37.5 billion.
3 Sources
- Fired military officials claim they were ousted by Pete Hegseth for questioning ordersJul 24, 2026 at 9:21 AM · Independent
- GOP senators warn confidence in Hegseth eroding as Iran war drags onJul 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM · The Hill
- GOP loses faith in Hegseth over Iran war and military firings: ‘He’s all over the place’Jul 27, 2026 at 1:13 PM · Independent