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politics8h ago
Hegseth gets worked up when pressed on war cost: 'You afraid to take ownership of this?'
- During a House Armed Services Committee hearing, Rep. Seth Moulton questioned the war's cost and asked for ownership of the decision.
- Hegseth responded by arguing the nuclear threat from Iran outweighed the financial concerns of the operation.
- Moulton pressed again on whether the U.S. is winning the war and cited questions about sanctions relief.
- Moulton asked about the financial impact on taxpayers, referencing the call for additional funds.
- Hegseth defended the administration by citing the broader strategic risk of Iran instead of dwelling on costs.
- The hearing marked the first since the conflict began, with lawmakers weighing public cost against national security aims.
- Moulton pressed Hegseth on whether the war’s financial burden is acceptable to taxpayers.
- The exchange highlighted tensions between fiscal accountability and security policy.
- Background details noted Hegseth defended the spending as part of defending national security.
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