Witnesses described how Pete froze, visibly moved. His normally confident and commanding demeanor softened as he asked gentle questions about her treatment. Hannah had been diagnosed with a rare brain tumor. Her next surgery was critical — her only real chance of recovery — but the family had been unable to afford it. Insurance had denied coverage, and they had sold nearly everything they owned, including their car, just to fund previous treatments.
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In the days following the encounter, Pete moved quietly. A hospital administrator later recalled a call from a representative acting on Hegseth’s behalf. The message was clear: cover every cost related to Hannah’s surgery — from the operation itself to post-operative care and rehabilitation. No questions, no delay, no attention sought. “He didn’t want his name on anything,” the official later shared. “He said, ‘Do it quickly. Don’t let them wait another day.’”Continue reading…