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Father of service member denies urging Hegseth
Filed: Mar 19, 2026 at 8:04 PM ET
Summary: The father of a service member killed in the Iran war refutes claims he told Pete Hegseth to 'finish' the job.
WHO: Father of service member
WHAT: Denial of urging to finish the job
WHEN: Mar 19, 2026 at 7:27 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Response to statements made by Hegseth and Trump regarding family sentiments
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