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world2 months ago•5 min saved

Normandy village defies hearings on Hegseth’s D-Day visit over immigration rhetoric

Langrune-sur-Mer residents, via the Langrune en Commun association, signed a statement calling for the cancellation of US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s D-Day visit over his anti-immigration rhetoric; the protest drew global attention as officials prepared a major ceremony, with Hegseth delivering remarks at Colleville-sur-Mer instead, framing immigration as an invasion and prompting debate about memory, democracy and today’s values in relation to World War II.

via The Guardian|

#d-day #immigration #langrune-en-commun

politics2 months ago•105 min saved

GOP Pushback Over Hegseth’s D-Day Remarks Draws Fire

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced backlash from within his own party after using a D-Day commemoration in Normandy to attack immigration, saying European capitals must act against the ‘invasion,’ a line critics called inappropriate for the anniversary; fellow Republicans like Rep. Michael McCaul warned the remarks were out of place, while the Pentagon defended Hegseth’s compliance with travel ethics. The piece also notes protests in France and contrasts Hegseth’s remarks with Trump’s D-Day-focused AI tributes on Truth Social.

via The Daily Beast|

#d-day #donald-j-trump #france

politics2 months ago•109 min saved

Trump’s D-Day Tribute: AI Praise Galore, No Normandy Homage

President Donald Trump, 79, marked the 82nd D-Day anniversary by flooding Truth Social with AI-generated images and videos praising himself—ranging from an AI lion ride to a drone-port mockup—while offering no tribute to the Normandy heroes; the White House issued a standard commemorative statement elsewhere, drawing criticism for the omission as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth traveled to France for ceremonies.

via The Daily Beast|

#d-day #donald-j-trump #maga

world2 months ago•3 min saved

D-Day backlash erupts over immigration remarks

During the D-Day anniversary in Normandy, Pete Hegseth linked European immigration to an ‘invasion,’ drawing swift condemnation from historians and rights advocates who called the remarks grotesque and a desecration of the memory of the wartime troops, sparking broader political debate over migration and alliances.

via The Guardian|

#controversy #d-day #europe

world2 months ago•3 min saved

Normandy Honors D-Day's Last Veterans on 82nd Anniversary

World leaders and the last remaining D-Day veterans gathered in Normandy to mark the 82nd anniversary of the 1944 landings, with ceremonies at Langrune-sur-Mer and Colleville-sur-Mer honoring about 160,000 Allied troops and more than 4,400 killed on D-Day. Six of the final veterans attended the British Normandy Memorial, and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and UK Defence Secretary John Healey paid respects, underscoring Operation Overlord as the largest seaborne invasion in history and the enduring sacrifice that helped liberate Europe.

via Euronews.com|

#commemoration #d-day #normandy

world2 months ago•3 min saved

Hegseth Warns Europe Faces Ideological Invasion at D-Day Ceremony

At a D-Day anniversary, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Europe about an invasion of dangerous ideologies driven by mass immigration, urged capitals to act, and called for stronger defense cooperation with America taking the lead while asking allies to stand with it.

via politico.eu|

#d-day #defense #europe

world2 months ago•2 min saved

Hegseth frames migration as an invasion at D-Day ceremony

At the Normandy D-Day anniversary, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth equated sea-borne migration to an invasion and urged European capitals to act to defend freedom; he did not explicitly use the word immigration, but his remarks echo Trump-era migration and border critiques as he laid a wreath at the ceremony.

via CBS News|

#d-day #europe #immigration

world2 months ago•13 min saved

Hegseth frames migration as a modern invasion at D-Day ceremony

At a D-Day ceremony in Normandy, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth framed immigration as a new threat to freedom, portraying migration as an invasion.

via AP News|

#d-day #france #hegseth

politics2 months ago•96 min saved

Hegseth’s Paris D-Day Trip Sparks Online Backlash

Pete Hegseth traveled to Paris with his wife and six children to participate in D-Day anniversary events, and online observers labeled the trip a “family holiday,” sparking backlash over the optics of a high-profile official’s family-centered travel.

via The Daily Beast|

#d-day #family-trip #france

film2 months ago•17 min saved

Brendan Fraser Channels Eisenhower in WWII Drama Pressure

Brendan Fraser stars as Dwight D. Eisenhower in Pressure, a WWII drama about the 72 hours before D-Day as Eisenhower weighs launching the invasion based on meteorologist James Stagg's forecast; Fraser studied at the Imperial War Museum and drew on archival materials to portray the tense decision-making, with Andrew Scott as Stagg, and the film shot at Mentmore Towers under director Anthony Maras.

via Variety|

#brendan-fraser #d-day #dwight-d-eisenhower

culture2 months ago•5 min saved

Fraser Channels Humility as Eisenhower in D-Day Drama Pressure

Brendan Fraser delivers a nuanced Eisenhower in Pressure, a war drama about the 72 hours before D-Day that centers on the tension between faith and science, the heavy burden of leadership, and Ike’s humility as he listens to weather and military experts to decide whether to deploy troops.

via National Catholic Reporter|

#brendan-fraser #culture #d-day

entertainment3 months ago•18 min saved

The Weatherman’s War: Scott and Fraser Star in Pressure

A taut WWII drama centered on Captain James Stagg, the meteorologist who advised delaying the Normandy landings, as Andrew Scott’s wary weatherman clashes with Brendan Fraser’s Eisenhower. Adapted from David Haig’s stage play by Anthony Maras, Pressure is a lean 100-minute chamber piece that foregrounds weather, science and leadership, delivering tense, quietly gripping performances and a timely meditation on truth, expertise, and decision under pressure.

via Variety|

#andrew-scott #brendan-fraser #d-day

entertainment3 months ago•13 min saved

Fraser channels Ike's humanity in WWII drama Pressure

Brendan Fraser says his portrayal of Dwight D. Eisenhower in Pressure aims to show Ike's genuine care for his troops during the pre-D-Day crisis, drawing on the Tiger exercise tragedy; Fraser studied Ike and leadership for the role as the film, which co-stars Andrew Scott and others, opens in theaters Friday.

via upi.com|

#brendan-fraser #d-day #dwight-d-eisenhower

history8 months ago•2 min saved

D-Day Veteran and Tribal Elder Charles Shay Passes Away at 101

Charles Shay, a 101-year-old Native American veteran and hero of D-Day who served as a medic on Omaha Beach and received numerous honors including the Legion of Honor, has died in France. He was celebrated for his bravery in saving wounded soldiers during the Normandy invasion and left a lasting legacy of service and courage.

via ABC News|

#charles-shay #d-day #history

world8 months ago•3 min saved

D-Day Veteran Charles Shay, 101, Passes Away in France

Charles Shay, a 101-year-old Native American veteran who landed on Omaha Beach during D-Day and received numerous honors, passed away in France. He was celebrated for his bravery, service, and efforts to promote peace, having participated in commemorations and sharing his experiences for over a decade. His life was marked by heroism, dedication, and a deep reflection on the persistence of war.

via AP News|

#charles-shay #d-day #native-american-veteran