Republican Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Sunday, comparing him unfavorably to former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Tillis, who is set to retire at the end of this Congress, expressed concerns about Hegseth's handling of the Iran war and referenced reported terms of a tentative agreement.
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Senator Tillis Criticizes Defense Secretary Hegseth's Performance
Senator Thom Tillis criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, comparing him negatively to Kristi Noem. Tillis raised concerns about Hegseth's management of the Iran war as he approaches his retirement from Congress.
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Tillis: Hegseth makes Noem look like ‘five-star recruit’
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Senator Tillis Criticizes Defense Secretary Hegseth's Performance
