Secretary of War Pete Hegseth calls out America's allies: "The time for free riding is over"

"We barely use the Strait of Hormuz as a country. Our energy doesn't flow through there, and we have plenty of energy."

"We are not counting on Europe, but they need the Strait of Hormuz much more than we do, and might want to start doing less talking and having less fancy conferences in Europe and getting a boat."

BREAKING: Secretary of War Pete Hegseth calls out America's allies: "The time for free riding is over."

"America and the free world deserve allies who are capable, who are loyal, and who understand that being an ally is not a one way street."

"We barely use the Strait of Hormuz… pic.twitter.com/o2fCGDq6kP

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