“I think you should let the commander on the ground give his view to the commander-in-chief,” the senator said.
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The Department of Defense pushed back firmly against allegations of suppressed advice and internal friction.
“Secretary Hegseth gives honest, comprehensive advice to President Trump on a regular basis, including counsel from CENTCOM Commander Admiral Cooper,” said Sean Parnell, a Pentagon spokesperson.
Parnell further emphasized that executive decision-making remains grounded in broad advisory input.
“The President is surrounded by the most qualified experts on the planet, and the American people overwhelmingly chose President Trump as their Commander-in-Chief to make critical decisions on their behalf,” Parnell said.
Domestic Impact and Public Sentiment
The ongoing military campaign continues to exert broader domestic impact as economic indicators reflect rising consumer costs.
A recent economic report noted second-quarter GDP growth slowed to 1.5 percent, falling below forecasts of 1.8 percent.
Public approval regarding the conflict has shifted, with an Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Research poll showing nearly two-thirds of Americans view the conflict as unlikely to succeed.
Among Republicans, 37 percent stated the ongoing war was not worthwhile as casualties mount, with 18 service members killed and hundreds wounded since operations began on Feb.
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