Is a Chinese invasion of Taiwan ‘imminent' like Hegseth says?
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Saturday said a Chinese threat to Taiwan is 'imminent' as he visited Singapore. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is also reportedly considering ways to revamp President Trump's intelligent briefings. NBC News national security reporter Gordon Lubold joins Alex Witt to weigh in on the latest developments.
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