A fresh clash has erupted inside the Trump administration as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth directly responded to Vice President J.D. Vance's pointed criticism of the Iran conflict's political fallout.
During a Pentagon briefing on November 10, Hegseth told NBC News he respects the vice president and refuses to engage in any blame game. He emphasized his focus on military readiness and safeguarding Americans, while expressing gratitude for Vance's contributions to the team.