Hegseth Honors Fallen Iowa Soldiers, Defends Iran Conflict

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Uses Transphobic Slur in Speech at Iowa State Fair

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has sparked controversy after using a transphobic slur at a recent event. While speaking in support of Iowa Rep. Zach Nunn’s reelection campaign at the Operation Top Nunn: Salute to the Troops military fundraiser at the Iowa State Fair on Monday, August 17, Hegseth, 46, spoke on the anti-DEI policies at […]

Hegseth honors fallen Iowa soldiers, defends Iran conflict

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth honored Iowa service members killed in Syria and Kuwait while defending the Trump administration's military actions against Iran during an appearance Monday at the Iowa State Fair.

Pete Hegseth honors fallen Iowa soldiers, defends Iran conflict at Iowa State Fair

“There is a cost of doing very difficult things,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told an Iowa State Fair crowd as he honored Iowans killed overseas and defended the U.S.-Iran conflict.

Hegseth uses transphobic slur at Iowa State Fair

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used a transphobic slur while speaking at the Iowa State Fair Monday, where he appeared in support of Republican Rep. Zach Nunn, who is running for a third term in Congress.