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J. D. Vance: “Pete Hegseth is safe [as Defense Secretary].”

Featuring: J. D. Vance, Republican | Vice President of the United States | National

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Interview with Vice President J.D. Vance on National Security and Economic Policies

Published | Video Starts at 02:02

So what is the message to allies around the world? I mean, is Pete Hegseth safe at Defense Secretary? Are there other changes coming? Well, again, I think certainly, yes, Pete Hegseth is safe [as Defense Secretary]. And I think our Cabinet Secretary, secretaries you saw yesterday, the President, they're all doing a great job on Pete in particular. (02:02–02:07)

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Asserts that Pete Hegseth will remain in his position as Defense Secretary.

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