June 08, 2026

Sec. Pete Hegseth Criticized over D-Day Immigration Speech

Becca Wasser joined CNN | This Morning to discuss the speech given by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to European allies on the anniversary of D-Day. "That moment was not for politics. That was a moment for remembrance. That was to remember those who gave the biggest sacrifice so that we in America and those in Europe could be free."

Watch the full interview on CNN | This Morning.

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