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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivers a speech at the US cemetery to commemorate the 82nd anniversary of the D-Day landings, in Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy, France.

Video. US defence chief links D-Day to European migration ‘invasion’

Updated: 07/06/2026 - 9:06 GMT+2

Pete Hegseth drew controversy for saying, "Boats and men arrive. When will European capitals do something about that invasion? Or is it too late?"

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