NATO leaders agreed on the The Hague Defense Investment plan. And this will fuel a quantum leap in our collective defense. They agreed to boost our defense industries, which will not only increase our security, but will also create jobs.And we have reaffirmed our unwavering support for Ukraine. All of this is crucial. It means that no matter the challenges we face -- whether from Russia or terrorism, cyber attacks, sabotage or strategic competition.This alliance is and will remain ready, willing and able to ...

these key discussions. Joining us now is Mark Esper, former Secretary of Defense. Secretary, it's great to have you back on the show and and to get your insights here.Welcome. Yeah, good afternoon, Morgan. So, that's where I want to start with you.Yes, we saw this strike, a very weak response as President Trump uh just indicated there and a response that apparently the US as well as the Qataris expected or got some sort of heads up on. Does this in fact provide an offramp uh for retaliation by Iran. I think ...

WE WILL HAVE TO SEE. I BELIEVE THAT IS A BLOOMBERG ISSUE AND WE WILL STRAIGHTEN THAT OUT. HERE IS THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE.SEC. HEGSETH: THE ORDER WE RECEIVED FROM OUR COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF WAS FOCUSED, POWERFUL, AND CLEAR. WE DEVASTATED THE IRANIAN NUCLEAR PROGRAM, BUT THE OPERATION DID NOT TARGET IRANIAN TROOPS OR THE IRANIAN PEOPLE.FOR THE ENTIRETY OF HIS TIME IN OFFICE, PRESIDENT TRUMP HAS CONSISTENTLY STATED, FOR OVER 10 YEARS, THAT IRAN MUST NOT GET A NUCLEAR WEAPON. -- FULL STOP. THANKS TO HIS COMMITMEN ...