Controversies Emerge Over Military Speech and Diversity Policies
TL;DR
Senator Duckworth commented on Hegseth's speech at Quantico, where President Trump defended the use of troops in U.S. cities and Defense Secretary Hegseth discussed new physical fitness and grooming standards for military personnel.
- Sen. Duckworth on Hegseth's Quantico speech NPR
- Trump Gave the Military’s Brass a Rehashed Speech. Until Minute 44. The New York Times
- Trump defends troops in US cities after Hegseth decries military DEI efforts The Guardian
- ‘Could have been an email’: Officials balk at Hegseth's generals meeting Politico
- Hegseth wants 'male standard' for combat roles. Many female veterans say that's already the case AP News
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