Pete Hegseth's appointment as Secretary of Defense has sparked major controversy due to his perceived lack of qualifications and history of domestic abuse allegations. His alignment with MAGA ideology has led to detrimental changes in military culture, particularly through the renaming of ships like the USNS Harvey Milk. This action, coinciding with Pride Month, has drawn sharp criticism from Democratic leaders who see it as an attack on civil rights and historical recognition. Hegseth is reportedly targeting other civil rights icons' names for removal from naval vessels, further escalating tensions surrounding his tenure.
'The reported decision by the Trump Administration to change the names of the USNS Harvey Milk and other ships in the John Lewis-class is a shameful, vindictive erasure of those who fought to break down barriers for all to chase the American Dream.'
'Hegseth should be ashamed of himself and reverse this immediately.'
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