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Tillis urges Trump to fire Defense Secretary Hegseth
By The BriefBrief · Sources (3)
Filed: Sep 02, 2026 at 6:33 PM ET
Summary: Republican Sen. Thom Tillis called on President Donald Trump to fire Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, accusing the Pentagon chief of “inept mismanagement.” Tillis said the U.S. military is strained by the war on Iran.
WHO: Sen. Thom Tillis
WHAT: Urged President Trump to fire Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, citing alleged “inept mismanagement.”
WHEN: Sep 02, 2026 at 5:37 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Tillis said Hegseth is responsible for “inept mismanagement” as the U.S. military is strained by the war on Iran.
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