Hegseth Doesn't Deny Military Has Plans for Invading Greenland
Defense And Security,Defense Department,Department Of Defense,Pete Hegseth,Greenland,Panama,US Territories
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dodged questions from a Republican congressman Thursday about whether the U.S. has military plans for taking over Greenland, as President Donald Trump has repeatedly said he wants the Danish territory to become part of the U.S.
Hegseth refused to answer directly when asked twice by Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, during an Armed Services Committee hearing if the Pentagon has any plans for "invading or taking by force Greenland."
"The Pentagon has plans for any number...
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