Politics
Hegseth says he asked Capitol Police to remove hearing protesters
No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen
Pete Hegseth is interrupted FOUR TIMES by protesters while asking for money for Iran War
What was said
"I would ask that the Capitol Police, whose professionalism I admire, remove those who are seeking to disrupt the hearing."
Pete Hegseth recalls telling Capitol Police to remove people disrupting a congressional hearing as he spoke in support of a $1.5 trillion defence budget request. The exchange followed protesters’ shouts that prompted the chair to pause proceedings until order was restored.
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- Programme
- No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen
- Episode
- Pete Hegseth is interrupted FOUR TIMES by protesters while asking for money for Iran War
- Clip time
- 1:11
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