"Some normally enthusiastic supporters of the president have criticized him [Trump], suggesting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pulled the U.S. into a war that, to their minds, did not put American interests first. The newsman proceeds to ask Hegseth, Do you want to address that criticism? All I know is I'm in the room every day, and I see how President Trump operates, and what he's putting first. And it's America, Americans, and American interests."
"Hegseth didn't offer a defense of Netanyahu or Israel, but one of Donald Trump. What Hegseth objected to is the idea that his boss is a pliable puppet who's been manipulated into acting on others' behalf. Trump and his surrogates have been clear on this point: for better or worse, he owns this conflict."
A 60 Minutes interview between Major Garrett and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth regarding U.S. military operations against Iran became the subject of criticism from Megyn Kelly. The aired segment included a voiceover about Trump critics, followed by Garrett asking Hegseth to address their concerns. Hegseth responded by affirming Trump prioritizes American interests. Kelly claimed Hegseth defended Netanyahu and Israel, but examination of the actual exchange reveals Hegseth defended Trump's independence and decision-making, not Netanyahu or Israeli actions. Kelly's characterization misrepresented both the question asked and Hegseth's response.
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