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UPDATED May 31, 2026 at 11:04 PM ET
May 29, 2026 at 8:04 AM ET
Hegseth urges allies to stay silent on Taiwan
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told allies that staying quiet on Taiwan is the best way to project US strength.
WHO: Pete Hegseth
WHAT: Sought to convince US allies that staying silent on Taiwan is best for projecting American strength
WHEN: May 31, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
WHERE: Singapore
WHY: He argued that silence on Taiwan is the best way to project American strength.
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