On the recordJanuary 23, 2025
In last Monday's inaugural address, President Donald Trump vowed to encourage a 'merit-based' society.
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alternet.orgDonald Trump: “In last Monday's inaugural address, President Donald Trump vowed to encourage a 'merit-based' society.”
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Trump promised to promote meritocracy, though Will argues this did not apply to Hegseth's nomination.
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