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flag CNN drew criticism for questioning a veteran’s service using her ex-boyfriend’s claims, while Hegseth sparked debate with a satirical book and alleged war crime accusations.

flag On December 1, 2025, CNN faced backlash for featuring Sarah Beckstrom’s ex-boyfriend in a segment questioning her deployment and sacrifice, drawing criticism for exploiting a personal relationship to cast doubt on her service, with many calling the move disrespectful and politically charged. flag Simultaneously, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth drew attention by sharing a satirical children’s book mocking critics of military operations against alleged narco-terrorists, sparking debate over the tone and ethics of public discourse on national security. flag Meanwhile, legal and political discussions intensified over claims that Hegseth may have ordered second strikes on survivors, with Democrats citing anonymous sources and raising war crime concerns, while critics accused media and officials of using unverified allegations for political gain.

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