Trump official's own words used against him in awkward moment at congressional hearing

 Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced the first round of intense questioning on Capitol Hill on April 29 as lawmakers scrutinized the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, launched without formal congressional approval. The hearing, Hegseth's first since the conflict began in late February, quickly shifted gears when a Democratic lawmaker used Hegseth's own past statement to challenge his stance on military obedience. Hegseth later moved to penalize him by reducing his retirement pay and demoting his retired rank, a move that triggered legal challenges and political backlash, with critics arguing that the Trump administration was targeting dissent rather than addressing the substance of the concerns raised in the video.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy