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Hegseth takes six of his children to France on official trip: Report

The trip has raised questions about security strain and whether taxpayers are covering extra protection for the secretary’s family, officials said.

The Pentagon says he is covering his family’s travel expenses, but bringing them along could strain his security team during a time of increased threats, officials warned.

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An American ministerial visit to France in connection with the anniversary of D-Day sparks debate – because the family was also there.

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U.S. Secretary of Defense Hegseth took his wife and six of his seven children to a commemoration of D-Day. In his speech in France, he compared migration to an invasion.

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The Washington Post broke the news on Friday, June 5, 2026.
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