Key Points
- The Pentagon's exclusion of Democrats from classified briefings
- Hegseth's partisanship is being criticized by Republicans as well
- The Pentagon's partisanship could make it difficult to pass the defense budget
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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under scrutiny for his partisanship. The Pentagon's exclusion of Democrats from classified briefings is being criticized by Republicans as well. Hegseth's behavior could make it difficult to pass the defense budget, which needs Democratic support.
Hegseth's partisanship is also causing discomfort among Republicans. Republican Senator Mike Rounds stated that Democrats should be included in briefings. The Pentagon's partisanship is not limited to briefings, as Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen noted that committee staff are also being excluded from routine briefings.
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- Why is the Pentagon excluding Democrats from briefings?
- The Pentagon's exclusion of Democrats from briefings is seen as a partisan move.
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- Hegseth's partisanship could make it difficult to pass the defense budget, which needs Democratic support.
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- Republicans are also criticizing Hegseth's partisanship.
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