What A Day Hegseth Takes His “Secretary of War” Title Too Seriously
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Dec 4, 2025 
U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen from Nevada, a key voice on the Senate Armed Services Committee, dives into the controversies surrounding Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. She criticizes his shifting explanations regarding a failed strike on a drug boat and calls for accountability and his resignation. Rosen emphasizes the lack of evidence on claims against narco-terrorists and stresses Congress's critical role in war oversight. The discussion also touches on pardons and policy inconsistencies under the current administration.
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Evolving Explanations Erode Trust
- Pete Hegseth's changing explanations have created serious accountability concerns within the Pentagon and Congress.
- The episode highlights how inconsistent public justifications for lethal strikes deepen mistrust and demand oversight.
Graphic Description Of The Struck Boat
- Senator Jacky Rosen recounts images of two people clinging to a small motorboat after a strike and calls it either a war crime or murder.
- She frames Hegseth's behavior as performative and dangerously reckless toward service members.
Subpoena For Full Accountability
- Rosen urges a full congressional investigation using subpoena power to get visuals, transcripts, and supporting intelligence.
- She recommends coordinated hearings across House and Senate Armed Services and intelligence committees before any policy moves.