- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth drew criticism after saying European beaches are being “stormed by different dangerous ideologies” and asking leaders to “do something” at a D‑Day commemoration — remarks many called inappropriate for the solemn occasion.
- Rep. Michael McCaul, a son of a D‑Day veteran, publicly rebuked Hegseth, saying the event should focus on veterans’ sacrifice rather than immigration‑style rhetoric.
- Hegseth was poorly received by some locals for skipping the main international ceremony in Langrune‑sur‑Mer and faced public rebukes during his Normandy visit.
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