John Oliver Criticizes Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on HBO Program

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News (1 / 1) 11.11.2026 07:18 / Günter

John Oliver dedicated almost 35 minutes of his HBO show to a fierce critique of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, resurfacing past controversies and recent claims of misconduct just as calls for impeachment intensified.

Oliver's lengthy critique

During the November 8 broadcast, the British-born comedian replayed a September address Hegseth gave to military officials. He mocked the delivery while questioning the secretary's fitness for the role, particularly highlighting remarks about seeking "just warriors." Oliver also brought up prior accusations that surfaced before the appointment and pointed to a 2025 Signal chat where sensitive information on planned Yemen strikes was allegedly passed to a reporter. The host, who gained U.S. citizenship last year, pressed lawmakers to eject Hegseth from office and prevent any future federal appointments.