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Defense SEC. Hegseth Speaks to Military Recruits at Univ. of Tennesse

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“DEFENSE SEC. HEGSETH SPEAKS TO MILITARY RECRUITS AT UNIV. OF TENNESSE”

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Topic poll · all networksShould military fitness standards ever be adjusted for diversity goals?

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Topic poll · all networksBefore Fox News, Hegseth led which veterans advocacy group?

  1. Concerned Veterans for America
  2. Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans
  3. American Legion
  4. Veterans of Foreign Wars
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Concerned Veterans for America

Topic poll · all networksThe National Security Act created the Sec. of Defense in what year?

  1. 1941
  2. 1947
  3. 1953
  4. 1961
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Pentagon spent ~$114M annually on DEI before Hegseth's cuts!

DoD allocated over $114M to diversity, equity & inclusion programs in FY2022 per congressional records. Hegseth ordered those shut down in early 2025, refocusing the military on merit-based standards.

Topic poll · all networksHegseth says restore military basics first. Which standard matters most?

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