Hegseth triggers massive alarms with 'grotesque' Iran remark in new '60 Minutes' clip

Critics on social media sounded the alarm after comments from Pete Hegseth in a preview of an upcoming interview on “60 Minutes” began circulating online Friday.

In the clip, Hegseth was asked about reports that Russia is assisting Iran in targeting Americans and whether that would place U.S. personnel in greater danger.

“No one’s putting us in danger,” Hegseth replied in the interview, set to air Sunday. “We’re putting the other guys in danger. That’s our job. So we’re not concerned...