"I looked out at our press corps at the Pentagon and called them the Pharisees in the press. It's because they look for excuses to undermine our efforts and create doubt in the American people."
"The negative nature in which you characterize the incredible and historic effort in Iran is part of the reason, Senator, why the American people view it the way they do."
Pete Hegseth criticized Democrats and the press during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing. He likened Trump opponents to Pharisees, who sought to undermine Jesus. Hegseth defended President Trump's statements regarding Ukraine, asserting that negative portrayals by the press contribute to public perception. He emphasized the importance of public support for military success and dismissed concerns about shifting war objectives. Hegseth's remarks reflect a broader narrative of framing political opposition as detrimental to national interests.
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