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Pete Hegseth: “Beaches in Spain and Italy and Greece and Bulgaria. Boats and men arrive," he said. "When will European capitals do…”

On the recordJune 7, 2026
Beaches in Spain and Italy and Greece and Bulgaria. Boats and men arrive," he said. "When will European capitals do something about that invasion? Or is it too late?
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Pete Hegseth
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Remarks during D-Day anniversary speech

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