Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stunned Rep. Mike Turner (R-OH) by refusing to deny that the U.S. military had plans to invade Greenland.
During a House Armed Services Committee hearing on Thursday, Turner asked Hegseth if the U.S. had plans to take Greenland by force.
"I just want to help you out because people try to, you know, twist your words," Turner said. "You are not confirming in your testimony today that at the Pentagon, there are plans for invading or taking by force Greenland, correct? That is not your testimony today."
"All my testimony is that the Pentagon has plans for any number of contingencies," Hegseth replied.
"It is not your testimony today that there are plans at the Pentagon for taking by force or invading Greenland, correct?" an alarmed Turner said. "Because I'm sure as hell hope that it is not your testimony."
"We look forward to working with Greenland to ensure that it is secured from any potential threats," Hegseth stated.
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