Anti-war demonstrators repeatedly interrupted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during his speech at the U.S. Army’s annual convention in Washington, D.C., shouting accusations of war crimes and criticizing American military actions overseas. The disruption occurred as Hegseth participated in a panel exploring the future of autonomous warfare, alongside senior military leaders. Protesters targeted his remarks on emerging combat technologies, amplifying tensions between civilian dissent and defense policy discussions. The incident highlights growing public skepticism over military strategy and accountability amid ongoing conflicts.
Anti-war protesters disrupted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth several times while he spoke at the U.S. Army’s annual convention in Washington, D.C., accusing him of war crimes and condemning U.S. military operations abroad. The Pentagon chief led a panel to discuss the future of autonomous warfare, where he was joined by military officials including acting Army...
