Politics · Defense & national security · published 2026-10-14 · via The New Republic

Hegseth’s Army Conference Remarks Repeatedly Disrupted by Anti-War Demonstrators

At least six anti-war protesters were removed from the Association of the United States Army conference on Wednesday while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke on a drone panel. The demonstrators shouted accusations about war crimes and civilian deaths in Iran and Gaza, and one carried a banner opposing war with Iran. Hegseth waited calmly during the removals and joked about the interruptions, while people onstage described them as a coordinated effort.

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During the Association of the United States Army’s 2026 conference in Washington, D.C., six or more demonstrators opposed to the Iran war interrupted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as he discussed drones. They raised allegations of civilian harm in Iran and Gaza; one displayed a banner rejecting war with Iran. Hegseth remained composed

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