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'Treasonous': Trump rejects rumors about Hegseth, blasts Washington Post as 'fake news'
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· August 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The official in question is Pete Hegseth, who serves as Secretary of the Department of War.
President Donald Trump has come to the defense of a government official. He is rejecting rumors about the individual, calling them false and unfounded. The official in question is Pete Hegseth, who serves as Secretary of the Department of War.
Trump's defense of Hegseth is a strong one, with the president taking a firm stance against the rumors. Further details on this story are available from KTXS, the local ABC affiliate in Abilene , Texas. For more information on the president's comments and the rumors surrounding Hegseth, readers can consult the source directly.
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Category: local Published: August 6, 2026 Source: KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News Reading time: 1 min
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