Protester Disrupts Senate Hearing for U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth

Incident highlights public anger over foreign policy and defense spending.

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A protester disrupted a Senate hearing involving U.S.
War Secretary Pete Hegseth, shouting accusations and calling him a war criminal before being removed by security.
The incident underscores public anger regarding foreign policy and defense spending.

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A U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth faced disruption during a Senate hearing. A protester shouted accusations, calling him a war criminal. Security removed the individual. The incident highlights public anger over foreign policy. Lawmakers are facing scrutiny on defense spending and overseas military involvement. Proceedings resumed after order was restored.

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