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A Democrat-led smear campaign targeting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has hilariously imploded, revealing that the Army—not Hegseth—is the one responsible for a hefty $137,000 in home repairs that ignited a media frenzy. This incident proves yet again that when Democrats fire the slingshot, they should probably check to see if they’re holding it backward.
The far-left media first seized on the story, with Fox News’ Jennifer Griffin shining a spotlight on a letter from Democrats on the House Appropriations Committee. They whined about an “emergency” $49,900 paint job needed for Hegseth’s military housing at Fort McNair. This effort was exacerbated by Bloomberg reporter Anthony Capaccio, who happily danced in the disinformation arena, fueling breathless claims of waste and preferential treatment. The irony is thicker than a government contract right about now.
However, facts have a funny way of unraveling the tinfoil hats worn by congressional Democrats who let outrage blind their judgment. Hegseth himself decided to take a swing at Griffin’s report by marveling at the media’s eagerness to jump the gun. He highlighted an Associated Press story that blew the Democrats’ claims out of the water, calling on Griffin to maybe do a bit more homework next time instead of relying on the latest gossip.
It turns out the Army needed to step in after Hegseth’s residence had been vacant for a year, requiring some significant security upgrades alongside the typical renovations to bring a century-old property up to par. An anonymous source revealed that the repairs weren’t some secret privilege granted to Hegseth, but standard procedure once a tenant moves out—something that applies to all military housing regardless of rank.
Boy, when did Jennifer Griffin become compromised?
Anti-Trump Fox Reporter’s Hit Piece Crashes And Burns: ‘Better Luck Next Time’ https://t.co/URA1Qm9uWX
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The cherry on top of this already comical narrative is the letter from Representatives Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Rose DeLauro, who indignantly questioned why Hegseth needed government housing at all. In a classic twist of hypocritical irony, Schulz declared that asking taxpayers to foot the bill while still preaching fiscal responsibility was just wrong. Did she forget that while she’s fretting over a paint job, other high-profile Democrats like Pete Buttigieg and Kamala Harris were racking up bills flying in military jets and checking into luxury hotels like it was a vacation resort?
This entire debacle has become yet another lesson in why it’s important to strap on the tinfoil thinking caps before pointing fingers at perceived excesses, especially regarding military officials. As this fiasco fades, the stark contradiction illustrates not only the hyper-partisanship in play but also the selective outrage Democrats display when it suits their narrative.
