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Pentagon Denies Hegseth Chewing Gum at Ceremony
Filed: Mar 18, 2026 at 9:06 PM ET
Summary: The Pentagon refutes claims that Defense Secretary Hegseth was chewing gum during a dignified transfer ceremony for fallen troops.
WHO: Pentagon
WHAT: denies chewing gum claims
WHEN: Mar 18, 2026 at 8:52 PM ET
WHERE: Dover Air Force Base
WHY: to clarify misinformation ahead of a solemn ceremony
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