Trump praises Hegseth over pardons for soldiers

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Trump praised Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, recalling Hegseth’s past push for pardons for soldiers who “killed a lot of people.”

WHO: President Donald Trump

WHAT: Trump praised Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and recalled a past conversation about pardoning soldiers

WHEN: Jul 16, 2026 at 8:44 AM ET

WHERE: Carlisle, Pennsylvania, USA

WHY: Trump was speaking at the Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit and discussed Hegseth’s past advocacy for pardons for soldiers who “killed a lot of people.”

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