‘Total FAILURE of leadership’: Dem Rep. slams Hegseth amid crisis aboard USS Lincoln

The USS George Washington arrived in the Middle East to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln and its sailors from a record breaking 7-month long deployment. Rep. Greg Stanton (D-AZ), member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, joins Alex Witt to share his thoughts on Defense Secretary Hegseth’s leadership, the state of the midterms, and more.

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Crisis Aboard the USS Lincoln: Discussion focused on deteriorating conditions, mental health strain, and supply shortages aboard the USS Lincoln during its deployment in the Middle East, leading to sharp criticism of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's leadership.

Pentagon Roles and Scrutiny: The segment also addressed scrutiny surrounding Jennifer Hegseth, wife and former Fox News producer, and her prominent advisory role at the Pentagon.