US EditionHegseth Declares End to ‘Politically Correct’ Leadership in US Military in Speech to Top Generals
Pete Hegseth ordered the removal of diversity initiatives, reinstated the highest male physical standards, and mandated biannual fitness tests for over 800 top military leaders, citing readiness concerns.
- Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth declared an end to politically correct leadership in the military, emphasizing the need for high standards and merit-based promotions.
- Hegseth criticized diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, stating that standards must be merit-based and high, regardless of gender.
- He announced new physical fitness requirements, which mandate that all military members pass biannual physical tests, regardless of rank.
- Hegseth encouraged military leaders to prioritize combat preparedness, stating that anyone who disagreed with these changes was welcome to resign.
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Leaked messages reveal stunning plan to deploy elite military division to Dem city
Top Trump administration officials were discussing plans to deploy an elite military division to Portland, Oregon, according to leaked text messages reviewed and reported on by the Minnesota Star Tribune late Friday.“Between you and I, I think [Defense Secretary] Pete [Hegseth] just wants the top co...
Hegseth Mulled Sending 82nd Airborne to Portland
“Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth considered sending an elite U.S. Army strike force to Portland, Ore., to quell protests that President Donald Trump has characterized as ‘lawless mayhem,’ according to images of messages,” the Minnesota Star Tribune reports. “The messages, casually exchanged last weekend in a crowded, public space, show high-level officials in the Trump administration discussing the deployment of the Army’s 82nd Airborne, an in…
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The Independent (US)Trump officials considered deploying 82nd Airborne to Portland, texts show
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly considered deploying an elite Army unit to Portland, Oregon, to address protests President Donald Trump called “lawless mayhem,” according to text messages
How the Star Tribune reported on text messages between senior Trump Administration officials.
A top Trump Administration official, Anthony Salisbury, indiscreetly discussed sending the Army’s 82nd Airborne into Portland, Oregon with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s top aide, according to messages shared with the Star Tribune.
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