Hegseth Tours Oshkosh Defense | Milwaukee News

Milwaukee News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 26, 2026 · 1m

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s surprise visit to Oshkosh, Wisconsin, sparked national debate as he touted American manufacturing, promised to slash red tape, and took aim at DEI policies in the Pentagon—all while defending the administration’s massive defense budget. While local Republicans hailed the trip as vital for national security, Wisconsin Democrats accused him of distraction tactics amid rising gas prices and an unpopular war in Iran. Oshkosh Corporation leaders welcomed the visit, seeing it as validation of their critical role in producing life-saving military equipment. Experts…