Trump Defends Hegseth Amid Military Claims | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 6, 2026 · 1m

Trump is rallying behind Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, hailing him as a military powerhouse who’s pulled off rapid victories in Venezuela and Iran, boosted recruitment, and scrapped DEI programs — all while dismissing Washington Post reports questioning Hegseth’s stability as “completely false” and “treasonous.” Amid the backdrop of fallen service members and rising tensions, Trump’s social media blitz underscores his unwavering confidence in Hegseth — even as critics whisper doubts, the administration doubles down, framing any negative coverage as fake news from an enemy outlet. Listen in…