Pete Hegseth: “I fully share your loathing of European free-loading. It’s PATHETIC.”

On the recordApril 5, 2024

I fully share your loathing of European free-loading. It’s PATHETIC.

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Pete Hegseth

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thedailybeast.com

Editor's note · Context

Hegseth expresses disdain for European nations not contributing to defense.

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