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Pete Hegseth: And what you're seeing is a military right now that's more interested in social engineering, led by this president than…

On the recordDecember 11, 2024
And what you're seeing is a military right now that's more interested in social engineering, led by this president than they are in war fighting.
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Pete Hegseth

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Hegseth claimed that current military policies prioritize social issues over military effectiveness.

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