Transcript: Rep. Jason Crow on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 6, 2026
Summary
Rep. Jason Crow discussed a rare polygraph test of high-ranking U.S. military officials as part of a leak investigation. He highlighted concerns about military leadership changes, low munitions supplies, and questioned the lack of a long-term plan for ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.Key Facts
- Several top U.S. military officials, including combatant commanders, were given polygraph tests in a leak investigation.
- Secretary Hegseth has removed over 80 generals and admirals, affecting the top 10% of military leadership.
- The number of women promoted in the military is at a 25-year low.
- The independent military newspaper Stars and Stripes had its editor fired amid concerns over transparency.
- U.S. military munitions stockpiles are very low and rebuilding them takes a long time.
- Rep. Crow criticized President Trump’s approach for starting a conflict without a clear strategy or exit plan.
- There are about 50,000 U.S. military personnel in the Middle East, with ongoing discussions about reducing that presence.
- Rep. Crow supports reducing U.S. forces in the Middle East to avoid continued conflicts.
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