Hegseth attacks Europe over 'invasion' of migrants on its beaches in D-Day speech
BBC News·June 6, 2026
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized Europe for its handling of migrant arrivals, likening it to an "invasion" during a speech in Normandy. The comments were made on the 82nd anniversary of the D-Day landings, where Allied forces launched a liberation operation against Nazi-occupied Europe. Hegseth's remarks drew attention to the contrast between the historic Allied invasion and the current migrant situation in Europe. The speech was delivered on the beaches of Normandy, a significant location in European history.
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