Hegseth calls for Kelly to be investigated for 'blabbing' about classified briefing
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth called for Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) to be investigated over his public comments about a classified briefing.
TL;DR
- Secretary of War Pete Hegseth wants Senator Mark Kelly investigated for discussing a classified briefing publicly.
- Kelly stated it was 'shocking' how deeply U.S. missile stockpiles were used in the war with Iran and that this depleted supply makes Americans less safe.
- Hegseth accused Kelly of violating his oath by 'blabbing' about classified information on TV.
- Kelly retorted that his comments mirrored Hegseth's own statements in a public hearing about the time needed to replenish stockpiles.
- Kelly criticized the current administration for entering the war without a strategic goal, plan, or timeline, leading to significant munitions expenditure.
- Hegseth had previously targeted Kelly as part of a group of Democrats whose remarks were viewed by the Trump administration as a call for insubordination.