SECURITYMay 23 · 15:20 UTCNY POSTGeoff Earle

Pete Hegseth tears into DEI, ‘woke military’ in fiery West Point graduation speech

Pete Hegseth criticized diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and the 'woke military' during a West Point graduation speech, arguing they weaken the armed forces. He targeted military leaders supporting these initiatives amid potential U.S. military action against Iran under President Trump.

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