Hegseth Wins Praise But Asia Still Has Strong Doubts About Trump

Hegseth wins praise but Asia still has strong doubts about Trump

After US military allies in Europe were torched by Vice President JD Vance in March over military spending, free speech and the war in Ukraine, America’s partners in Asia warily awaited Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s arrival at a security conference in Singapore.

Hegseth Wins Praise But Asia Still Has Strong Doubts About Trump

After US military allies in Europe were torched by Vice President JD Vance in March over military spending, free speech and the war in Ukraine, America’s partners in Asia warily awaited Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s arrival at a security conference in Singapore.

The burning questions Hegseth left unanswered on the China challenge

The US defence secretary’s speech has helped to address, but will not silence, lingering questions about the Trump administration’s commitment to Asia.

U.S. Defence Secretary compares Donald Trump to Lee Kuan Yew, but Singaporeans say 'ah gong confirm flip in his grave'

SINGAPORE: In comments over the weekend, Pete Hegseth, the United States’ Secretary of Defense, made the headlines for a comparison he made between U.S. President Donald Trump and Singapore’s much-revered founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew. He characterized Mr Trump and Prime Minister Lee as “historic men.” “Across three decades, he built this country into […] The post U.S. Defence Secretary compares Donald Trump to Lee Kuan Yew, but Singapore…