"Hegseth testified before the Senate Armed Services on the ongoing Iran conflict and the Department of Defense budget and staff changes. He criticized both Democrats and some Republicans for their defeatist attitude on Iran."
"The protester was removed after shouting, 'Hegseth, you're a war criminal,' and displaying a sign. Officers quickly apprehended and removed the protester from the room."
"Sen. Roger Wicker warned that other protesters would similarly be apprehended, stating, 'Further interruptions of our hearing will be treated in a like manner.'"
During a Senate Armed Services hearing, a protester interrupted Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's opening statement, labeling him a war criminal. The protester was quickly removed by officers. Hegseth was also confronted by protesters during a previous testimony before the House Armed Services Committee. He criticized both Democrats and some Republicans for their negative stance on the Iran conflict, stating that their defeatist attitudes are a significant adversary. The Senate chairman warned that further disruptions would not be tolerated.
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