Senator Thom Tillis has expressed criticism towards Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, stating that he has shown a lack of respect for Congress. This criticism comes as Tillis believes Hegseth has not handled interactions with the press effectively.
What happened
During an appearance on CNN's "State of the Union," Tillis described Hegseth's behavior as "snowflake-ish" when dealing with the press. He suggested that Hegseth has replaced serious press with an "echo chamber" in the Department of Defense. Tillis emphasized the importance of providing well-founded answers to difficult questions from the press, rather than avoiding them.
Tillis also expressed frustration with the lack of support from the American people for the current war effort. He highlighted the need to eliminate Iran's nuclear capability, make the Middle East safer, and secure Israel's future. However, he believes that the current approach does not have the necessary support, which is crucial for success.
The senator's comments indicate a growing frustration among his colleagues with Hegseth's behavior and the lack of respect shown to Congress. Tillis has previously stated that Hegseth needs to go, and his recent comments further emphasize this point.
