Hegseth Pushes Death Penalty at Gitmo, Sparking Backlash
TL;DR
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, visiting Guantánamo Bay, said Gitmo detainees “should have been executed” and reaffirmed support for the death penalty, remarks prompted by a question from Laura Loomer and set against broader talk of the Iran conflict and U.S. strikes; the piece notes Gitmo’s detainee context and that The Daily Beast sought comment from the Pentagon.
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- Hegseth Says Quiet Part Out Loud in Shocking Gitmo Remark The Daily Beast
- Cuba: Amid blockade, Pentagon chief issues military warning dw.com
- U.S. Prepared for Anything, Hegseth Tells Troops at Guantanamo Bay U.S. Department of War (.gov)
- Hegseth warns Cuba against acquiring weapons in visit to Guantánamo Bay The Guardian
- Hegseth Visits Guantánamo Bay Amid U.S. Tensions With Cuba The New York Times
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