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Chuck Schumer: “Hegseth is already trying to hide behind our troops, falsely claiming that Congress disapproves of our courageous…”

On the recordNovember 10, 2026
Hegseth is already trying to hide behind our troops, falsely claiming that Congress disapproves of our courageous servicemembers even though we have fought to bring them home for months.
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Chuck Schumer
Democratic · New York
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Senate Minority Leader Schumer comments on Hegseth's defense.

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