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'That entire story is false!' Irate Pete Hegseth shouts down Elizabeth Warren

Warren pressed Pete Hegseth about a report concerning his broker and a potential investment in defense-related funds.

'That entire story is false!' Irate Pete Hegseth shouts down Elizabeth Warren
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This article1 analysis · Oct 7, 2026
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Apr 30, 2026
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At a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, Sen. Elizabeth Warren questioned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about a report that his broker sought a defense-fund investment before the Iran war. Hegseth denied the report and spoke over her.

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Elizabeth Warren
D · MA · SEN

Massachusetts senator questioning the defense secretary at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing

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Pete Hegseth
R · Secretary of Defense

Secretary of Defense questioned by Warren about a reported attempted investment in defense-related funds

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President, referenced in Warren’s question about the start of the Iran war

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Warren Questions Hegseth About Prewar Trading Activity

Outlets agree Warren questioned Hegseth at a Senate hearing about reported trading activity connected to the Iran war and his broker. Hegseth denied wrongdoing or called the report false. Left-leaning outlets stress Hegseth’s angry, combative response to Warren’s questions. Center outlets center Warren’s questioning while also including Hegseth’s explanations and denials.

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