Gen. McCaffrey Says Trump and Hegseth Are Hiding the Cost of the Iran War

“I think they’re trying to conceal the cost of this war from the American people.” Four-star General Barry McCaffrey joins Frank Figliuzzi to examine what the Pentagon is telling Americans about the Iran war—and what he believes it’s hiding. After watching Senator Chris Murphy describe being denied access to U.S. military facilities, McCaffrey discusses damaged bases, wounded troops, and his concerns about casualty classifications. He draws a clear distinction between protecting sensitive military operations and concealing the consequences of war. His assessment: “And it’s an outrage.” WATCH THE FULL EPISODE: General Barry McCaffrey joins Frank Figliuzzi on Lincoln Square. 00:00 What Americans Aren’t Being Told 00:24 Chris Murphy Says He Was Denied Access 01:40 McCaffrey Responds: “Political Warfare” 02:13 Operational Security vs. Concealing Damage 03:29 The Care of Wounded Troops 04:39 What Casualty Classifications Mean 05:37 McCaffrey’s Warning About Hiding the Cost 06:12 Is the War Leaving America More Vulnerable? Subscribe to Lincoln Square for sharp political analysis and conversations about defending democracy. Watch The Frank Figliuzzi Show, Wednesdays at 2 PM ET. Support independent, pro-democracy media: https://bit.ly/3YEQB4N #IranWar #BarryMcCaffrey #PeteHegseth #FrankFigliuzzi #LincolnSquare 🔔 Subscribe to Lincoln Square on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3YEQB4N -🛍️ Get Official Pro-Democracy Merch & Protest Gear Support the movement and wear it proudly. Use code YOUTUBE for 15% off 👉 https://bit.ly/4pBuhUI 💙 Support Independent, Pro-Democracy Media Your support helps inform disengaged Americans nationwide. Every $10 reaches 1,000 voters with the facts. Donate via ActBlue: https://bit.ly/4sBec40 📲 Stay Connected with Lincoln Square Instagram:   / lincolnsquarehq   Facebook:   / lincolnsquarehq   TikTok:   / lincolnsquarehq   Sez Us: https://sez.us/user/lincolnsquarehq?1... BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lincolnsquar... YouTube:    / @lincolnsquaremedia   Xitter: https://x.com/LincolnSquareHQ Substack: lincolnsquare.media #politics #lincolnsquare #democracy #trump #lincolnproject