Hegseth Blasts Democrats as Hearing Descends into 'I Put This on You' Rivalry

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth clashed with Democratic senators during a hearing, turning tables on their accusations and saying 'I put this on you' as he criticized the US for demonstrating a failure of leadership in its war with Russia. The exchange sparked tension at the hearing, with Hegseth firmly pushing back against what he perceived as a lack of accountability from Democrats. Hegseth's comments came after senators accused the US military of showing weakness and poor decision-making during the conflict. The heated exchange highlights growing political divisions within Congress over the war effort.