Secure Freedom Minute: Hegseth’s Detractors Want to Defeat Trump, Not the Mullahs

In expressing laudable support for Secretary of War Pete Hegseth yesterday, President Trump credited him with winning the war against Iran. That statement is unfortunately premature, although what Pete is responsible for in that conflict has resulted in impressive military successes with minimal loss of American lives.

The problem is the persistent misunderstanding that this war can be won diplomatically. The Iranians have never been reliable negotiating partners. Neither are the mediators in Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.

The effort to impeach Pete Hegseth will not improve the prospects for a good outcome in Iran. But that’s not the point for its sponsors. To the contrary, their object is undermining Trump’s presidency and this gambit is but the first of many other subversive initiatives now in the offing. 

Thankfully, Secretary Hegseth and President Trump understand that reality. Hold that line, gents.

This is Frank Gaffney.

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