It's the exact message that he wants to send, which is you're not welcome here. They've been trying to basically push out any diversity in our military, which actually makes our military less capable, less ready to defend Americans.
Duckworth criticizes Hegseth's message regarding women in the military.
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My message is clear: I will always work hand-in-hand with Taiwan and our other partners throughout the region to tackle our shared challenges, strengthen security and build a more prosperous future.
I’ve seen firsthand how these investments help create jobs, support farmers and grow our economy back home.
Ultimately, these changes will make it harder for grant recipients to apply for and manage federal funds – undermining public safety, public health, economic competitiveness, and the government’s ability to address rising costs.
Taiwan remaining free and independent is important to our national security.
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