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Pete Hegseth's Afghanistan comments draw veterans' backlash

Original: afghanistan

Pete Hegseth is facing criticism from veterans over remarks he made about the war in Afghanistan. Newsweek reports the comments sparked immediate backlash from former service members, who pushed back on his characterisation of the conflict. The story is gaining traction online in the US and Europe as reaction from the veterans community continues to build.

Why now: Veterans and political observers are reacting to new controversial remarks by Pete Hegseth about the Afghanistan war.

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• Downing Street hits back after Trump’s war secretary diminishes UK’s role in Afghanistan · The Independent
• Pete Hegseth’s Afghanistan war comments spark backlash from veterans · Newsweek

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