Trump says ‘I trust’ Putin and Xi - contradicting Hegseth about Iran war allies
President Donald Trump stated he trusts the denials of Russian and Chinese leaders regarding military aid to Iran. This position directly contradicts recent testimony provided by his own Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, to the Senate.
Why it matters
The discrepancy highlights potential internal friction within the new administration regarding foreign policy and national security assessments.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said this week that Russia and China are both ‘enabling’ Tehran’s war effort against the US
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