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Defense Secretary Hegseth REFUSES to Endorse Geneva Conventions in Shocking Hearing - Liberal Lens [View all]
This wasn’t just a heated exchange in a Senate confirmation hearing — it was a warning shot.
Senator Angus King confronted Trump’s new Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, about one of the most dangerous threats to our national security: the abandonment of moral leadership. What followed was chilling.
Hegseth — a former Fox "News" host turned Pentagon chief — refused to clearly support the Geneva Conventions. He dodged questions about torture. He minimized America’s responsibility to lead by example on the world stage. And perhaps most shockingly, he didn’t even mention Ukraine in his official defense posture.
👉 What does this mean for America’s troops?
👉 What message are we sending to dictators and allies alike?
This video breaks down why Hegseth’s worldview is more than dangerous — it’s destabilizing. When the Secretary of Defense suggests that international law is optional, the consequences don’t just stay in the headlines. They ripple into real-world violence, broken alliances, and the erosion of democracy.
Senator King’s questioning revealed what’s truly at stake:
🛑 Will America uphold the rules of war?
🛑 Or are we entering a new era of unchecked militarism?
If you care about human rights, our troops’ safety, and America’s global credibility, this is a moment you can’t afford to ignore.
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