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'Yeah, no': Conservatives brutally mock Pete Hegseth for comparison to Republican legend
- Conservative critics mocked Hegseth after he said Trump is Reagan's true heir.
- Pete Hegseth's comparison triggered online ridicule from several conservatives.
- Critics argued Reagan helped win the Cold War and invested in freedom, challenging the comparison.
- Conservative Heath Mayo said it was embarrassing for the Reagan Foundation to give Hegseth a microphone.
- Independent veteran Paul Rieckhoff criticized Hegseth's claim.
- Veterans For Responsible Leadership pushed back on the assertion.
- The weekend remarks prompted discussion among readers about Trump’s stated cognitive health.
- The report appears in Raw Story’s coverage of Trump-era GOP debates.
- The piece notes the backlash from supporters and commentators alike.
- The article provides context by citing Reagan-era accomplishments as a benchmark.
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