Pete Hegseth on Military Strikes, 'Fog of War,' and Saving Lives

Clarity on Military Strikes

• 🎯 Pete Hegseth stated he did not personally see survivors after the first strike due to the intense fire, smoke, and explosions, describing it as the "fog of war."
• 💡 He criticized the press and politicians for nitpicking military actions from "air-conditioned offices" and spreading "fake stories" based on anonymous sources.

Supporting Warfighters and Policy

• 🛡️ Hegseth emphasized that President Trump has empowered commanders to conduct necessary, difficult operations.
• ✅ The goal of these operations is to stop the poisoning of the American people, implying a defense against harmful substances or activities.

Impact of Strikes on Casualties

• 📉 Hegseth claimed that recent military strikes have significantly reduced the number of people killed compared to previous years.
• 💥 He stated that these strikes have killed over 200,000 people, but this number is down, attributing the decrease to the effectiveness of the operations.

Future Operations

• 🗺️ Hegseth announced plans to expand these strikes to land operations soon, indicating they have detailed knowledge of routes, locations, and individuals.
• 🔍 The land-based operations are described as "much easier" due to this intelligence.