Pete Hegseth, recently confirmed as defense secretary, emphasizes restoring a warrior ethos in the U.S. military, which he claims has been compromised by diversity initiatives. He argues that welcoming women and racial minorities has lowered standards, a perspective likely to clash with the Pentagon's view that diversity strengthens the armed forces. Hegseth faces the challenge of addressing recruitment and readiness issues, asserting a commitment to military lethality. Despite his points, the Department of Defense is already prioritizing these aspects, raising questions about the impact of his leadership on ongoing efforts within the military.
Pete Hegseth, the newly confirmed defense secretary, has pledged to restore the warrior ethos to the U.S. military, arguing it has been weakened by diversity efforts.
He believes that the military has diminished standards by welcoming women and racial minorities, a perspective that could meet resistance at the Pentagon.
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