Pete Hegseth's journey from denouncing wartime atrocities as a lieutenant to defending convicted soldiers showcases a dramatic transformation shaped by military experiences.
As an officer, Hegseth firmly condemned wartime crimes, stating, "Of course that's wrong. No one is here to defend that," emphasizing his early commitment to military ethics.
In his later commentary, Hegseth portrayed soldiers charged with war crimes as heroes, criticizing military prosecutions as unfair, demonstrating a paradoxical shift in his beliefs.
Hegseth's experiences across multiple deployments led him to distrust the national security establishment, resulting in his defense of convicted soldiers over Pentagon leadership.
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