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Residents of French village say US defense chief Hegseth not welcome for D-Day visit
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Residents of French village say US defense chief Hegseth not welcome for D-Day visit

France 24 · Jun 7, 2026, 9:49 AM

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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday marked the 82nd anniversary of the World War II D-Day landings with a visit to Normandy, but did not attend the international ceremony hosted in Langrune-sur-Mer. Residents said his "warlike views" were unwelcome in their village and questioned his commi

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