Pete Hegseth has now impressed me as Secretary of Defense a few days into the work.  ,
Under the Biden administration, wokeness was prioritized over military readiness, and  , Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s remarks concerning Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ( DEI ) signal a refreshing shift back to meritocracy, unity, and lethality in our military. He was asked about the changes being made in the Department of Defense during his presence on” Jesse Watters Primetime.”
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” What’s happening with Della”? asked Watters. ” How’s that going at the Defense Department”?
Hegseth was unrepentant:” DE I is not going well at the Defense Department because it’s dying”.
Boom! After centuries of DEI initiatives weakening our defense, the current administration has suddenly taken significant actions to shut it down, refocusing the armed forces on their core mission: power, eagerness, and security.
Echoing President Trump, Hegseth stated,” As the leader said in his inaugural]address], we will be merit-based and biracial”. He emphasized that the Defense Department’s focus will move up to creating a strong, coherent power. ” We want people treated equally, with higher standards and kept accountable”, he asserted. It’s motivating to see a defence minister putting “war-fighting, mortality, and preparation front and center” rather than allowing the defense bureaucracy to get mired in social justice initiatives.
Perhaps one of the most stunning parts of Hegseth’s statement, nevertheless, was his sharp criticism of a common axiom.
” Jesse, one of the dumbest statements in military history is ‘ our variety is our power,'” Hegseth said. ” Our diversification is not our power. Our unity and our shared purpose is our strength” . ,
Hegseth’s charter is not just a departure from current policies, it’s a siren call for troops to march around their common goal: defending the United States. Focusing on shared goals is undoubtedly more effective in a company built on trust and teamwork than exacerbate divisions based on identity, in my opinion.
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Hegseth’s strong position is not just rhetoric, it embodies an understanding of what makes the military effective. According to him,” The Pentagon is excited to return to that core mission,” which suggests that the services are appreciative of this change. For those who resist or refuse to adapt to these changes, he didn’t mince words:” Those that don’t want to respond can work somewhere else” . ,
This no-nonsense approach is a sign of strong leadership that aims to address gaps and affirm that serving in the military is about serving the country, not about following a social agenda.
Hegseth’s commitment to accountability and high standards is a breath of fresh air in a political environment that frequently rewards mediocrity through the promotion of diversity initiatives. As he pointedly stated,” So diversity, equity, inclusion will not be a part of the Defense Department. Not a minute long”.
” One of the dumbest phrases in military history is ‘ our diversity is our strength,'” says @SecDef Pete Hegseth.
Our diversity is not our strength; rather, our commonality and unity are our strength. pic. twitter.com/Qpl47jLET8
— Rapid Response 47 ( @Rapid Response47 ) January 30, 2025
The words of Secretary Hegseth are comforting and inspiring to conservatives who have long held that our military should prioritize ensuring national security and readiness over its main priority. Hegseth is setting the stage for a more powerful and powerful military by affirming the importance of unity over disunity and merit over identity politics. With leaders like Hegseth at the helm, it’s time for our forces to once again be great, and that vision is coming to be a reality.  ,
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