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Mar 9, 2026 1 min

Hegseth's Joke Sparks Language Debate at Summit

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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth sparked a social media frenzy with a joke at the Shield of the Americas Summit, where Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke Spanish to world leaders. Hegseth quipped to President Trump that Rubio only speaks American, igniting debates on patriotism and language. The summit aimed to combat narcotics, gangs, cartels, illegal immigration, and foreign meddling, emphasizing freedom, security, and prosperity in the region. The exchange also reignited discussions on language in America, where English is dominant but no official language was established by the founding fathers. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0825132d5aa810a9

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