Nothing to see. Just the Defense Secretary out on the campaign trail for Republicans. In the middle of a war. With troops deployed for 10+ months. Priorities.
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Hegseth Campaigns for Republican Zach Nunn in Iowa
The appearance for Representative Zach Nunn was another departure from previous norms for the defense secretary, whose predecessors kept a greater distance from politics.