Defense secretary pick said in 2020 that should Democrats win election the military ‘will be forced to make a choice’

Summary

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s nominee for Defense Secretary, has sparked controversy over his extremist rhetoric, detailed in his 2020 book American Crusade.

Hegseth advocates for a “holy war” against leftist “enemies” and envisions a potential civil war if Democrats prevail politically, stating the military and police would need to choose sides.

He openly dismisses democracy, endorses gerrymandering, and promotes nationalist, anti-globalist ideologies.

Critics warn of his loyalty to Trump and his potential support for militarized actions against domestic opposition, raising alarms about his suitability to oversee the Pentagon.

  • Freefall@lemmy.world
    61·
    18 hours ago

    The US Military swears an oath to the constitution, not the president, or the bible…so…GLHF!

    • GHiLA@sh.itjust.works
      7·
      17 hours ago

      these highly trained individuals, from various backgrounds around the world are all held honorably to a code of ethics and justice.

      This is gonna be one of those believe it when I see the results kinda situations, fellas. I just ain’t buying the ROTC combat boots kids in highschool being particularly tolerant.