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.
Tammy Duckworth: “It's the exact message that he wants to send, which is you're not welcome here. They've been trying to basically push…”
On the recordOctober 1, 2025
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Duckworth criticizes Hegseth's message regarding women in the military.
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