Hegseth Defends Trump, Faces Backlash

0:00Here's more entertainment and celebrity news for March 19th. Secretary of Defense Pete Hexeth stirred controversy by saying the world should thank President Trump for the ongoing war in Iran. During a press briefing on Thursday, March 19th, he called Iran a direct threat that has terrorized the United States for 47 years. He praised the joint U.S.-Israel military actions as vital work for the free world. Hexeth also defended a massive funding request, asking Congress for $200 billion, to support the operations. He explained that it takes significant resources to sustain the fight, restock ammunition, and prepare for future needs. This came amid reports of decisive wins on America's terms. Social media users quickly slam Hexeth, labeling him ignorant, arrogant, and incompetent. Critics called his remarks a public tribute to Trump and questioned his grasp of the conflict. The backlash spread fast online after clips from the briefing went viral. They fired back at the media, accusing them of dishonesty and anti-Trump bias due to

1:03what he termed Trump derangement syndrome. He urged reporters to focus on the reality of the successes rather than perfection in wartime. He did not to some patriotic coverage in the press. Lawmakers have raised concerns about Hexeth's performance and classified briefings. One official described him as unable to handle detailed questions, sticking only to prepared scripts without understanding strategy or operations. This asked a doubts about his leadership in the Pentagon. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor, linked in the description.