Experts warn that Pete Hegseth's far-right political views make him ill-equipped to address extremism in the military, a serious concern in the wake of January 6.
Kris Goldsmith, an Iraq war veteran, expressed profound concern, stating that Hegseth's appointment could lead to disaster, calling him a domestic extremist.
The Biden administration's initial efforts to tackle extremism in government workers, including military personnel, are seen as inadequate by advocates aware of the ongoing threats.
Following the January 6 Capitol attack, new Department of Defense guidelines aimed to counter extremism but lacked sufficient support from Republicans, who criticize counter-extremism activities.
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