As Hegseth Spars With Congress Over Iran War, Trump Decries Criticism As 'Virtual Treason'
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Source: Zero Hedge
Published: 2026-05-13 09:40 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, US Politics, War & Conflict
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There was a bit of a narrative shift on display in Congress as back-to-back hearings on Capitol Hill with top defense and Trump admin officials played out Tuesday, with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth repeatedly on the defensive as he and the administration face intensified scrutiny over the Iran war.
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