AOC humiliates Pete Hegseth after tweet congratulating him on not leaking Iran attack information
Source: The Independent
Monday 23 June 2025 09:13 EDT
Praise poured in for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after he didn’t leak U.S. plans to bomb Iranian nuclear sites – a low standard Democrats were quick to mock.
Newsmax host Todd Starnes applauded Hegseth’s efforts on X, writing, Not a single leak. Well done, @SecDef” seemingly referencing the so-called “Signal-gate” scandal. The incident saw the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic added to a group chat with national security officials, including Hegseth, as a drone strike got underway against Houthi rebels in Yemen.
Critics of President Donald Trump’s administration, led by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, held back any praise for the embattled Defense Secretary.
“This is like applauding a grown man for being able to wipe their behind,” the New York Democrat wrote on X. “Not exactly a vote of confidence.”
Read more: https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/aoc-pete-hegseth-leak-iran-strike-b2775140.html
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Some reporter or congressperson to ask Hegseth how he’s enjoying sobriety. After all, he vowed to never drink again if he became SecDef…
[Bonus factoid: Marines selected to stand watch at the Tomb of the Unkown Soldier take a vow to never drink or swear again, even after they leave the post or the Corps.]
Sorry, the above “factoid” is incorrect. The swearing/drinking restrictions are just an internet meme. I’ll be more careful in the future.
