Congressional hearings into the reported double-tap strike are approaching and Pete Hegseth’s past comments are under renewed scrutiny. Morning Joe resurfaced footage of the defense secretary urging troops to dismiss rules of engagement and boasting about the strike at the center of the investigation. | Morning Joe

Less than a week after saying he’d “have no problem” releasing the full video of the Sept. 2 double-tap boat strike, President Trump now claims he never said it. The Morning Joe panel breaks down the reversal and the growing pressure from both parties to make the footage public. | Morning Joe