Republicans lose faith in Hegseth over Iran operation and Pentagon purges

Republican lawmakers have begun openly criticising Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the handling of Operation Epic Fury against Iran and the dismissal of senior generals from the Pentagon. Critics within his own party say he is "all over the place," while the firings have been likened by members of Congress to "Game of Thrones" power plays. The discontent marks a significant shift among Republicans who previously backed Hegseth.

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