Trump Singles Out Pete Hegseth Over Iran — Critics Cry 'Thrown Under the Bus'

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News (1 / 1) 25.03.2026 12:16 / Silia

Donald Trump stunned a Tennessee crowd when he publicly singled out Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth while talking about Iran — and reactions poured in immediately. Read on to discover the full story!

Awkward Spotlight

At the March 24 speech Trump described private talks on Iran and turned to Hegseth, saying the secretary "was the first one to speak up" and quoting him: "Let's do it, because you can't let them have a nuclear weapon." Hegseth, the former Fox News personality, could only force out a smile as the president put him center stage.

Critics Respond

Viewers and commentators accused Trump of "throwing" Hegseth under the bus, posting that blame was being shifted to the secretary as the situation evolved. Social media reactions ranged from calls to find a scapegoat to blunt disbelief at the public exchange.