A Republican senator declined to address concerns about the Defense Secretary’s leadership amid growing unease among party members over Iran policy and high-level turnover in the Pentagon. During a Sunday interview, the lawmaker avoided direct endorsement, instead framing the matter as outside his purview. The exchange highlights rising tensions within the GOP over national security decisions, with multiple figures questioning the administration’s approach. Meanwhile, reports of senior Defense Department departures add to the instability in the military’s top ranks.
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) on Sunday dodged questions about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as other Republicans voice concerns over the Iran war and senior Defense staff turnover. NBC News's Kristen Welker asked the senator on "Meet the Press" if he still had confidence in Hegseth. "Well, it’s not my place to have confidence in him,"...
