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- 0:18[SPEAKER_00]: He takes F-criticized for perfane comments on Maduro, Pete Hexet has drawn backlash for his profanity-laden response to the arrest of Venezuela and leader Nikolás Maduro, during a press conference at President Trump's Marlaga Resort.
- 0:31[SPEAKER_00]: Celebrating the success of Operation Absolute Resolve, Hexet stated, Nikolás Maduro had his chance, just like Iran had their chance until they didn't and until he didn't, and echoed a sentiment from Trump by declaring, he after round, and he found out.
- 0:44[SPEAKER_00]: Heggsets crude language sparked a wave of criticism on social media.
- 0:49[SPEAKER_00]: Comments included assessments of his professionalism, with one user calling him a meathead and another labeling him the most ignorant, undisciplined and unprofessional man have ever seen speak behind a podium.
- 0:59[SPEAKER_00]: Many expressed embarrassment over his choice of words for a public official.
- 1:03[SPEAKER_00]: Heggseth's robust demeanor extends to his treatment of staff, as reports indicate he has berated advisors who question the legality of his aggressive actions against suspected drug traffickers in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific, which have reportedly resulted in over 80 deaths.
- 1:17[SPEAKER_00]: During a tense meeting, he called one advisor a P, why and dismissed another's concerns as week.
- 1:23[SPEAKER_00]: However, Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell defended Hegsef, stating he listens a lot, asks good questions, takes recommendations, and trusts his team and commanders.
- 1:33[SPEAKER_00]: Despite Hegsef's denial of accusations regarding a double tap strike that killed survivors clinging to a wrecked boat, reports suggest he is fostered a year either with him or against him culture, which incitors have described as dangerous.
- 1:45[SPEAKER_00]: One source claimed Hegsef has dismissed those who might have cautioned against his actions.
- 1:50[SPEAKER_00]: Furthermore, Hegsef recently doubled down on his aggressive stance, declaring we've only just begun striking Narco Boats and putting Narco terrorists at the bottom of the ocean because they've been poisoning the American people.
- 2:02[SPEAKER_00]: His emotional responses have become a notable aspect of his behavior, with incitors describing him as easily flustered when challenged, often exhibiting full-blown tantrums.