‘A point of resistance’: the Normandy village that said ‘non’ to Pete Hegseth

Source: www.theguardian.com · Section: headlines · Bias: Center-Left · Published: Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:00:35 GMT

US defence secretary cancelled appearance at D-day event in Langrune-sur-Mer after protest by residentsWhen news came that the US defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, would be travelling to Normandy to mark D-day, some in the seaside village of Langrune-sur-Mer – where the afternoon ceremony was slated to be held – felt they had to speak up.“We found it unbelievable that they could send someone who held views and values contrary to democracy, human rights, peace and Europe,” said resident Chantal Richard. To her, the incongruence felt deeply personal. “We grew up going to D-day ceremonies, some of us had grandparents or parents whose lives were affected by this war.” Continue reading...

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