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Hegseth orders military to protect midterms from foreign interference
Original: Hegseth directs military to defend US midterm elections from foreign interference
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the American military to help defend the upcoming midterm elections against foreign interference. The directive puts the Pentagon in a role of safeguarding the electoral process from hostile overseas actors. The move is drawing attention to how far the military's election-related responsibilities will extend and how it will coordinate with civilian election agencies.
Why now: A defense secretary explicitly tasking the military with election protection is an unusual and politically sensitive directive ahead of the midterms.
Pete HegsethUS Department of DefenseUS midterm elections
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