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Jon Ossoff: “On day nine of the war, the incompetent Pete Hegseth…”

Featuring: Jon Ossoff, Democratic | U.S. Senate Georgia

"I want the president's remaining supporters to hear this." | Jon Ossoff in Atlanta | 08.16.2026

Published August 17, 2026 | Video Starts at 07:14

On day four, he declared victory. Today is day 160, 70. And did y' all see Hegseth in front of that committee? Did y' all see it? Listen to this. On day nine of the war, the incompetent Pete Hegseth guaranteed Iranian surrender. On day 14, he claimed Iran's military had been destroyed. On day 40, he said every single objective had been achieved. That was four months ago. (07:14–07:22)

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