How Right Wingers Rushed to DEI Hire Pete Hegseth - emptywheel
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Pete Hegseth's qualifications to serve as DOD Secretary are called into question, emphasizing culture over merit, contrary to past opposition from right-wing figures.
Senator Roger Wicker expressed skepticism about Hegseth's endurance under scrutiny, equating his potential responses unfavorably to Hillary Clinton's prolonged questioning hours.
Hegseth openly supports executing unlawful orders from Trump, indicating alignment with controversial policies like military support for mass deportations and protest suppression.
Joni Ernst's support highlighted Hegseth's concessions regarding women in the military, but raised concerns about his capability to manage critical military audits.
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