Hegseth Laughs After Senator Pushes Him to Deny Ordering Military to Use 'Lethal Force' Against Protesters

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth outlines his mission to restore warrior ethos in the military, emphasizing physical standards and a back-to-basics approach under Trump's leadership.

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Hegseth Laughs After Senator Pushes Him to Deny Ordering Military to Use 'Lethal Force' Against Protesters

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth laughed when asked if he had authorized the military to use lethal force against protesters, refusing to give a direct answer.