Hegseth’s staff tried to block troops’ participation in Paris NFL game
The Pentagon reversed course after the State Department said troops were not at high risk and that their presence offered diplomatic value.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's office attempted to block military participation in tomorrow's NFL Paris game before the State Department intervened, requesting the support continue.
- Rising civil unrest in the French capital prompted the move, with President Trump criticizing the French response Friday and suggesting the NFL should have postponed the match.
- While NFL Commissioner Goodell confirmed coordination with Parisian authorities, the Steelers cancelled a planned fan event at Steelers House in the Bastille neighborhood due to recent disruptions.
- A senior DOW official stated, "The Department is supporting the NFL game in Paris this weekend amid the ongoing riots and unrest," after Goodell consulted with State Secretary Marco Rubio.
- Despite ongoing protests over education and cost of living, the game will proceed at the Stade in France, where French President Emmanuel Macron dismissed President Trump's remarks as "stupid.
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Hegseth Office Reportedly Tried to Bar US Military From Paris NFL Game
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Pete Hegseth’s office loses showdown with State Dept over troops at Paris NFL game: WaPo
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's inner circle waged a behind-the-scenes fight with another Cabinet department over a marquee sporting event abroad, according to a new report.The Washington Post reported Friday that Hegseth's office tried to scrap all U.S. military involvement in the NFL's first-ever game in Paris, only to reverse course after State Department officials objected.Sunday's matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Sai…
Hegseth’s staff tried to block troops’ participation in Paris NFL game
After the State Department intervened, a limited number of personnel will take part in a pregame ceremony, officials said. The Trump administration has seized on unrest in the French capital to criticize the country’s immigration policies.
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