Hegseth answered a question asked by the democratic deputy Adam Smithprominent exponent of the Commission: «Is the Department of Defense ready to invade Greenland and Panama by force if necessary?».
The secretary did not provide a direct response, limiting himself to declaring that the Pentagon has the task of “have plans». Incalzed by Smith on a possible military occupation, he reiterated: “Our task is to be ready for any specific eventuality».