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Hegseth’s ‘War Department’ Honors Presidents
Filed: Feb 16, 2026 at 2:08 PM ET
Summary: The Trump administration draws parallels between the 47th and 1st presidents in recent tributes.
WHO: Pete Hegseth
WHAT: Tributes to Presidents Day
WHEN: Feb 16, 2026 at 1:10 PM ET
WHERE: Washington
WHY: To suggest veneration of Trump akin to Lincoln
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