Mark Kelly vs Pete Hegseth LIVE: 'You're Not Right for This Job' Kelly Shreds Hegseth Over Iran War

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Mark Kelly vs Pete Hegseth LIVE: ‘You’re Not Right for This Job’ Kelly Shreds Hegseth Over Iran War

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Senator Mark Kelly confronted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a heated Senate hearing on Trump’s $1.535 trillion defense budget, accusing him of shifting positions and lacking independence. Kelly bluntly told Hegseth, “You’re not right for this job,” as tensions flared over war spending and accountability.

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1. US Senate LIVE: Hegseth Snaps, Turns Off Mic During Heated Testimony Clash

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US Senate LIVE: Hegseth Snaps, Turns Off Mic During Heated Testimony Clash

US Senate LIVE: Hegseth Snaps, Turns Off Mic During Heated Testimony Clash

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US Senate LIVE: Hegseth Snaps, Turns Off Mic During Heated Testimony Clash | Senate Hearing LIVE
A fiery eruption shook the Senate chamber as US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, seething with frustration, stunned lawmakers by abruptly cutting off his microphone mid-hearing on June 18, 2025. The dramatic moment came amid a storm of sharp exchanges and soaring tempers, halting the tense proceedings in their tracks. As committee members pressed harder, Hegseth pushed back with escalating defiance, igniting a clash that laid bare the deep fractures on Capitol Hill. The confrontation marked a chilling new low in Washington’s increasingly volatile political oversight battles.