"New Era for the Military: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Slams Identity Politics at West Point Commencement In a stirring commencement address delivered at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point on Saturday morning, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth took aim at what he called the "foolish and feckless leaders" who have pushed identity politics on the esteemed military institution. Speaking to a crowd of cadets in the pouring rain, Hegseth emphasized the importance of unity and discipline in the face of adversity, warning that the "battlefield does not grade on a curve" and that personal identities should not take precedence over the demands of duty and service. The secretary's remarks are likely to be seen as a significant departure from the more inclusive and progressive tone that has characterized the military in recent years, and may signal a shift in the Trump administration's approach to issues of diversity and inclusion. As the next generation of military leaders embarks on their careers, Hegseth's words are sure to spark debate and discussion about the role of identity politics in the armed forces."
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered a commencement address at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in the pouring rain on Saturday morning, in which he accused former “foolish and feckless leaders” of pushing identity politics on the military institution. “The battlefield does not grade on a curve, and you can’t throw your pronouns at...
