# McCaul Condemns Hegseth’s D-Day Remarks

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Podcast: [US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/us-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7023297)
Published: 2026-06-07T22:23:17+00:00
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Texas Congressman Michael McCaul is slamming Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for drawing a controversial link between D-Day and modern immigration during the 82nd anniversary ceremony in Normandy, calling the remarks disrespectful to veterans. Hegseth’s comments, framing current “dangerous ideologies” as a threat to the freedoms won on D-Day, sparked backlash, echoing Trump-era rhetoric about Europe’s future. The controversy mirrors similar backlash against VP JD Vance’s immigration-related comments in Britain, revealing a growing political divide over how to use historical moments to frame today’s crises — and whether such framing honors the sacrifices of those who fought for freedom. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4760e96c47b71521

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