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Pete Hegseth: We are not going to sugarcoat it — the threat China poses is real. And it could be imminent.

On the recordMay 30, 2025
We are not going to sugarcoat it — the threat China poses is real. And it could be imminent.
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Pete Hegseth

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Hegseth emphasizes the seriousness of the threat from China regarding Taiwan.

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