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Press Conference in Agra: Reflections on Pope Francis, US-India Relations, and Global Diplomacy

Published April 24, 2025 | Video Starts at 03:28

Question on Secretary. There's been staffers who've come out saying that he's not fit for the job. Do you still have confidence in the secretary? Look, I have 100% confidence in the secretary. I know the president does, and really the entire team does. It's one of the most bizarre things about the Hegseth nomination. From the very beginning, the media seemed to want to tank it. (03:28–03:34)

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Asserts full confidence in the Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, from himself, the President, and the team.

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