During a Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee hearing, Senator Lindsey Graham voiced strong criticism of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for his perceived inadequate assessment of Russian President Vladimir Putin's ambitions in Ukraine. Graham, following Senator Mitch McConnell, pressed Hegseth and Gen. John D. Caine about the potential consequences of ignoring Putin's military build-up and expressed concerns that Russia's aggression could extend beyond Ukraine, likening it to the 1930s. The exchange reflects a growing unease among traditional GOP defense hawks regarding the administration's cautious rhetoric toward Russia.
Senator Lindsey Graham expressed deep concern over Defense Secretary Hegseth's soft stance on Putin's intentions, likening the situation to the prelude to World War II.
In a Senate hearing, Graham underscored that Putin's military actions signal he won't stop at Ukraine and criticized the administration's lack of urgency in response.
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