US Midterms: Hegseth Orders Military to Guard Election Fearing Iran & Russia | Firstpost America

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Five weeks before the US midterms, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has ordered the U.S. military’s intelligence apparatus to protect election infrastructure from foreign cyber threats and interference. The directive specifically points to Russia, China and Iran, while Joint Chiefs Chairman General Dan Caine says there are no plans for federal troops at polling places. The move comes after major changes to federal election-security operations in 2025, raising questions about the timing and scope of the new directive. Cary Johnston brings you all the details only on Firstpost America. 00:00 – Introduction: Overview of Midterm Security Concerns 01:15 – Hegseth’s Directive: Military Deployment & Orders 03:00 – Addressing Foreign Interference Threats (Iran & Russia) 05:15 – Domestic & Political Reactions 07:00 – Key Takeaways & What to Watch Next --- Donald Trump | US Midterms | Midterm Voting | Election Fraud | Firstpost America | Firstpost #trump #uspolitics #midtermelections #caryjohn

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