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McConnell and Hegseth sparred Wednesday over Trump’s defense budget request and the administration’s posture toward Ukraine and Russia.
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June 11, 2025

McConnell lays into Hegseth over Ukraine

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sparred Wednesday over President Donald Trump’s defense budget request and the administration’s posture toward Ukraine and Russia.

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