US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faces backlash from French villagers during D-Day anniversary visit
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Callum Hoare
Summary
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faced backlash from residents of the French village of Langrune-sur-Mer during a visit to commemorate the D-Day landings anniversary. Locals reportedly described him as "not welcome" and "persona non grata," with some calling for his appearance at a memorial ceremony to be cancelled, according to French broadcaster BFM TV.
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Residents reportedly describing him as 'not welcome'
Locals calling for his appearance to be cancelled
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