Hegseth rips into Democrat for calling Iran war a ‘quagmire’: ‘Who are you cheering for?’
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth criticized Democratic Congressman John Garamendi for describing the war in Iran as a 'quagmire,' arguing the term undermines U.S. troops and aids enemy propaganda. Hegseth defended the mission, stating it was not comparable to prolonged conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan and emphasized strong public support. He accused Democrats of using inflammatory language for political gain and claimed their criticism stemmed from opposition to President Trump rather than the war's merits.
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War Secretary Pete Hegseth voiced his displeasure with a Democratic congressman’s comment that the war in Iran was a “quagmire,” saying it harmed the U.S. military. While testifying in front of the House Armed Services Committee, Hegseth turned his wrath against Rep. John Garamendi (D-CA), who had earlier suggested that the war in Iran had turned into a “quagmire.” Recommended Stories Pentagon reveals total cost of Iran war is $25 billion so far WATCH LIVE: Pete Hegseth and Dan Caine testify to Congress on $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget Hegseth and Caine set for Capitol Hill showdown on Iran as they push for $1.5 trillion budget “I hope you appreciate how reckless it is … feckless and defeatist of congressional Democrats,” to call the war a “quagmire,” Hegseth said, contrasting it with…
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