Event Brief
Hegseth dismisses pope's criticism of Trump, Iran war
Filed: Apr 24, 2026 at 4:06 PM ET
Summary: Pete Hegseth said the pope could “do his thing” after criticism of Trump and the Iran war.
WHO: Pete Hegseth
WHAT: He shrugged off the pope’s criticism at a Pentagon briefing.
WHEN: Apr 24, 2026 at 2:26 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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