Transcript: Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 17, 2026

The following is the transcript of the interview with former Defense Secretary Robert Gates that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 17, 2026. MARGARET BRENNAN: Mr. Secretary, if you're ready, we'll dive right in. FORMER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE ROBERT GATES: Absolutely. MARGARET…