You know, the Trump administration could write their own book, profiles in Lack of Courage. And we've got a star in Pete Hegseth, who yesterday, after first claiming that there was no second strike ordered on the so-called drug boat, now lays the blame at Admiral Bradley. It is repulsive to see Hegseth, who claims to be the big tough guy, SC scampering for cover rather than owning the responsibility of his tough guy policy. (00:11–00:23)
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Asserts that Pete Hegseth shifted blame to Admiral Bradley after initially denying a second strike order.
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