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Hegseth Shifts to Lead Trump's Strike-First War Doctrine

March 9, 2026·24 days ago·via Fox News
Hegseth Shifts to Lead Trump's Strike-First War Doctrine
Pete Hegseth, once a vocal critic of endless wars, now drives President Trump's bold strike-first strategy against Iran as Defense Secretary. He insists this targeted campaign obliterates Iran's missiles, navy, nuclear sites, and infrastructure while avoiding quagmires like Iraq and Afghanistan. Trump demands unconditional surrender, with Hegseth vowing to fight to win on America's terms, no boots-on-ground limits revealed to enemies. Read more about this...

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