Pete Hegseth’s D-day speech on immigration condemned as ‘grotesque stupidity’
Historians and campaigners accuse US defence secretary of desecrating memory of soldiers who fell in Normandy The US defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, has been accused by historians and rights campaigners of “grotesque stupidity” and desecrating the memory of the soldiers who stormed the beaches of Normandy after he sought to link immigration to the D-day anniversary, saying Europe was facing a different “invasion” of its shores. Speaking in north-west France on Saturday to ma
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has drawn sharp criticism from historians and rights campaigners following remarks made during a D-day anniversary event in France. Hegseth drew a parallel between the World War II Allied invasion and contemporary European immigration, suggesting Europe is experiencing a new form of "invasion." Critics have condemned his statements as "grotesque stupidity" and a desecration of the memory of soldiers who fought and died on the Normandy beaches.
The comments are significant because they politicize a solemn commemoration of a pivotal historical event, drawing ire from those who view it as disrespectful to veterans and a misrepresentation of history.
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