Hegseth in Hot Seat After Pentagon 'Drops' Four Fallen Soldiers from Iran Toll

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Hegseth in Hot Seat After Pentagon 'Drops' Four Fallen Soldiers from Iran Toll

News (2 / 1) 26.07.2026 23:03 / Angela


Backlash and Political Fallout

Outrage erupted online with demands such as "Fire the incompetent secretary," "Hegseth has to go," and "He is pathetic. The entire administration is a disgrace and the most corrupt in US history..." Senator Chris Murphy called the error "an abomination." Rep. Adam Smith criticized a lack of transparency from the President and Pentagon about casualty and equipment losses.

Trump's Response

At a dignified transfer, President Trump called the fallen "great heroes, actually," saying they had insisted "We cannot let Iran have a nuclear weapon." He also stated, "Americans aren’t against the war," and defended the broader policy.

Hegseth's Rocky Tenure

Reports note Hegseth's time as Defense Secretary has featured public meltdowns, contentious remarks about "fat" troops and awkward classified-briefing moments. Rumors have circulated that the President considered dismissing him amid internal disputes.