"Hegseth seemed flustered by the question, and took a shot at Rosen for asking it. James I wouldn't You started out nicely, but you ended exactly where we knew you would end, Hegseth said."
"The president hasn't capitulated on anything, Hegseth said. He holds the cards, we maintain the upper hand, and Project Freedom only strengthens that hand."
"And so he will ensure that whatever deal is made, or whatever end state is reached, creates ensuring that Iran never has a nuclear weapon, which is A No. 1."
During a press briefing, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confronted a reporter's accusation that President Trump had capitulated on Iran. The reporter highlighted Trump's initial pledge to the Iranian people and questioned the shift in rhetoric regarding unconditional surrender. Hegseth expressed frustration with the question, asserting that Trump has not changed his position and maintains control over negotiations. He emphasized that the president's priority is preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, reinforcing that the administration's strategy remains strong and focused on this goal.
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