Saturday June 6, the American Minister of Defense, Pete Hegseth was in Normandy to commemorate the 82nd anniversary of the landings, an important date in the Second World War. The minister’s behavior nevertheless caused an outcry: here’s why.
A symbol of Franco-American friendship, the commemorations of the landing on the beaches of Normandy are an essential moment to remember the Second World War. Saturday June 6, for the 82nd birthday, the American Minister of Defense was present in Normandy. But his behavior during this official trip was not unanimous, quite the contrary.
As soon as he arrived on French soil, the nonchalance of Pete Hegseth, cap screwed on his head, followed by his wife and their six children, denoted the usual ceremonial to which Catherine Vautrin, French Minister of the Armed Forces, was concerned. to her bent.
“Réagir face à cette invasion”
Also expected for the Langrune-sur-Mer ceremony, Pete Hegseth did not show up, claiming a scheduling problem, reports TF1. On the other hand, present at that of Colleville-sur-Mer, a town located near Omaha Beach and the American cemetery in Normandy. This time, it was his speech, openly xenophobic, which caused an outcry. The American minister in fact compared the landing of American soldiers on the beaches of Normandy, as part of the war, to immigration.
“Different European beaches are being invaded by various dangerous ideologies. Beaches in Spain, Italy, Greece and Bulgaria. Boats and men are arriving,” he declared. And adding: “When will European capitals finally react to this invasion?” He concluded by demanding that European countries increase their defense capabilities.
published on June 7 at 2:22 p.m., Enora Foricher, 6Medias
