Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Criticizes Senator Mark Kelly for Discussing Classified Pentagon Briefing: Potential Violation of Oath
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth criticized Senator Mark Kelly for discussing a classified Pentagon briefing during a TV interview, suggesting that Kelly may have violated his oath. Hegseth indicated that the Department of War's legal counsel would review the matter. Kelly's comments on the briefing, which included concerns about the impact on U.S. weapons stockpiles and the lack of a strategic goal in the Iran war, were highlighted by Face the Nation moderator Margaret Brennan. Kelly expressed worries about the depletion of munitions and questioned the benefits of the conflict. This exchange is part of an ongoing back-and-forth between Hegseth and Kelly, with previous disagreements over Kelly's actions being labeled as "seditious."