President Donald Trump praises Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, saying he “knocked the hell” out of Iran, as he highlights the administration’s approach to Middle East security. The remarks are reported in connection with Trump’s comments at the White House Rose Garden, where he speaks approvingly of Hegseth.
The reports also say Hegseth faces political scrutiny in recent weeks, including over changes involving the Secretary of the Army, Dan Driscoll, who has reportedly departed. Alongside the presidential praise, the outlets state that the Pentagon extends U.S. troop deployments in the Middle East into 2027, indicating continuity in planned military posture.
Across the provided sources, the focus is on Trump’s public assessment of Hegseth’s performance relating to Iran and the parallel policy signal from the Pentagon’s deployment timeline. Both accounts frame these developments together, with mention of the domestic leadership turbulence surrounding the Army role as context.
