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Trump backs Hegseth, calls reports to the contrary "treasonous"

President Trump publicly defended Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, calling reports of friction between them "treasonous." This statement comes after reports suggested Trump had reached his limits with Hegseth over the nation's weapons stockpile and the war with Iran.

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Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 01:13 PM EDT

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