Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth refused to play ball with a journalist during a round table discussion with the Saudis on Monday.
While discussing security measures against Iran, Hegseth took questions from journalists in attendance. At one point, he was asked why he “selected an underqualified retired lieutenant general to be the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff?” The reporter was referring to Lieutenant General Dan ‘Razin’ Caine who had been nominated by Trump for the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff position.
Refusing to play the media’s games, Hegseth quickly dismissed both the question and the person who asked it.
Fake News loser: “Why did you select an underqualified retired lieutenant general to be the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff?”@SecDef: “I’m going to choose to reject your unqualified question. Who’s next?”
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) February 24, 2025
“I’m going to choose to reject your unqualified question. Who’s next?”
X users went absolutely wild for this response:
The right response
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 24, 2025
Rasin Cane eliminated Isis in 3 weeks while loser generals said it would take 3 years.
— J (@JayTC53) February 24, 2025
Good for @SecDef What an outlandish question! And especially in that setting. That’s not free press that’s ridiculous Dem propaganda #zelena #GrandeFratello #helena #shailenzo #helevier #heleners
— Donna Davis (@DonnaDavisHNL) February 24, 2025
It’s okay to bully journalists. pic.twitter.com/ou1keKuIc4
— Fight With Memes (@fightwithmemes) February 24, 2025
And there you have it. The proper response. No wimpy defending. No limp-noodle answer. This is the rock solid wall of “I ain’t taken your shit” kind of answer.
— CD Coffelt (@CDCoffelt) February 24, 2025
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