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Pete Hegseth: “President Trump said, they can't have a nuclear bomb and he…”

Featuring: Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense | National

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Defense Secretary Hegseth Speaks at Reagan National Defense Forum

Published | Video Starts at 12:37

It's a new day with Operation Midnight Hammer. The world saw, after decades of hemming and hawing, the decisive effect of American military strength in obliterating the Iranian nuclear program. President Trump said, they can't have a nuclear bomb and he meant it. Others have said it. President Trump did it. This operation was a textbook example of the Weinberger doctrine in action. Decisive focus applied in a focused, clear eyed way that advanced our nation's interests while avoiding another protracted war. (12:37–12:44)

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Asserts that Trump took decisive action to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear bomb.

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