Iraq veteran blasts Hegseth, Trump over Iran war

Rep. Chris Deluzio, a former Navy officer, tore into Pete Hegseth, blasting the defense secretary for having “caused a disaster” as the U.S.’ war with Iran continues with no end in sight.

“This is not a game,” the Pennsylvania Democrat told MS NOW’s Jonathan Capehart on Tuesday.

Deluzio said the administration has “bungled through this war,” which has now stretched into its seventh month, and Americans are paying the price.

“They never explained it to the American people — who, had they had a choice, would have said no,” he said. “That’s what the polling shows. That’s what my constituents and folks across Pennsylvania are saying: They don’t want this war; they want us to bring our troops home.”

“There are Americans’ lives at stake,” the Iraq War veteran added. “We’ve already seen Americans die in this war. This war has cost billions. This war has raised the cost of living for all of us in this country. It’s been a disaster.”