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Pete Hegseth, an Army veteran and Fox News host, has outlined his plans for a top-to-bottom overhaul of the Department of Defense. His vision includes firing generals who support diversity and inclusion efforts and limiting women from certain combat roles.
Hegseth believes that the military has lost focus on its core mission and has become divided by “wokeness.” He proposes a “frontal assault” on this issue by purging officials who have promoted diversity policies.
Hegseth argues that the military’s biggest threat is internal, not external. He believes that “uncertainty” and the “real threat of violence” are necessary to reassert American power.
He has criticized international organizations like the United Nations and advocated for a military policy that aims to end conflicts through decisive action. Hegseth believes that this approach, rather than a focus on minimizing casualties, is necessary to achieve lasting peace.