I know it’s competing with an illegal war and 10,000 other major scandals but I feel like people should be making a bigger deal out of the DefSec systematically trying to resegregate the military
NEW: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has taken steps to block or delay promotions for more than a dozen Black and female senior officers across all four branches of the military, according to nine U.S. officials familiar with the process.
Hegseth has intervened in military promotions for more than a dozen senior officers
The defense secretary’s efforts to block or delay promotions to general or admiral for some officers has raised concerns that he may be targeting them because of race, gender or affiliation with the B...
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April 3, 2026 at 1:39 AM
I know it’s competing with an illegal war and 10,000 other major scandals but I feel like people should be making a bigger deal out of the DefSec systematically trying to resegregate the military
"If you make me DefSec, I won't drink anymore."
Thought bubble:
"I won't drink any less either."
Thought bubble:
"I won't drink any less either."
February 15, 2025 at 1:45 PM
"If you make me DefSec, I won't drink anymore."
Thought bubble:
"I won't drink any less either."
Thought bubble:
"I won't drink any less either."
feels not great that defsec calling the media a bunch of jews isn’t going to result in resignations
April 18, 2026 at 1:07 AM
feels not great that defsec calling the media a bunch of jews isn’t going to result in resignations
DefSec Pete Hegseth was asked at Pentagon presser about the US intelligence community conclusion that Iran was NOT proceeding with a nuclear weapons program.
He refused to answer and praised Donald Trump.
That’s one big tell.
He refused to answer and praised Donald Trump.
That’s one big tell.
June 22, 2025 at 12:34 PM
DefSec Pete Hegseth was asked at Pentagon presser about the US intelligence community conclusion that Iran was NOT proceeding with a nuclear weapons program.
He refused to answer and praised Donald Trump.
That’s one big tell.
He refused to answer and praised Donald Trump.
That’s one big tell.
Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for DefSec, paid off a woman who accused him of sexual assault so he wouldn’t lose his job at Fox FakeAss News
November 17, 2024 at 5:07 PM
Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for DefSec, paid off a woman who accused him of sexual assault so he wouldn’t lose his job at Fox FakeAss News
Press: Why?
DefSec: Cooties.
DefSec: Cooties.
November 25, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Press: Why?
DefSec: Cooties.
DefSec: Cooties.
The DefSec seems to have powers not granted by US law
July 18, 2025 at 6:18 PM
The DefSec seems to have powers not granted by US law
Oh good. So we're talking nationwide CRASH, Scorpion or GTTF type units, only with soldiers specially picked by a DefSec who thinks he's on a mission from God and defends war criminals, and no one involved has any law enforcement training whatsoever.
Sounds like a foolproof plan.
Sounds like a foolproof plan.
Trump signs an executive order tasking Hegseth to establish "specialised units" within the National Guard to "deal with public order issues" across the US.
Using the US Military against the American public.
Using the US Military against the American public.
August 25, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Oh good. So we're talking nationwide CRASH, Scorpion or GTTF type units, only with soldiers specially picked by a DefSec who thinks he's on a mission from God and defends war criminals, and no one involved has any law enforcement training whatsoever.
Sounds like a foolproof plan.
Sounds like a foolproof plan.
Just in last 48 hours:
-President pardons Honduran prez serving 45 years for conspiring to smuggle cocaine to US
-BUT ALSO on verge of war w/VZ based on unsupported claims its govt. is smuggling cocaine to US
-DefSec openly committing war crimes
-Trump envoy selling out Ukraine for deals with Russia
-President pardons Honduran prez serving 45 years for conspiring to smuggle cocaine to US
-BUT ALSO on verge of war w/VZ based on unsupported claims its govt. is smuggling cocaine to US
-DefSec openly committing war crimes
-Trump envoy selling out Ukraine for deals with Russia
November 29, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Just in last 48 hours:
-President pardons Honduran prez serving 45 years for conspiring to smuggle cocaine to US
-BUT ALSO on verge of war w/VZ based on unsupported claims its govt. is smuggling cocaine to US
-DefSec openly committing war crimes
-Trump envoy selling out Ukraine for deals with Russia
-President pardons Honduran prez serving 45 years for conspiring to smuggle cocaine to US
-BUT ALSO on verge of war w/VZ based on unsupported claims its govt. is smuggling cocaine to US
-DefSec openly committing war crimes
-Trump envoy selling out Ukraine for deals with Russia
He does know they have to power to call the DefSec to the Hill to testify as to why???
March 3, 2025 at 6:20 PM
He does know they have to power to call the DefSec to the Hill to testify as to why???
Can't stress enough how dangerous this is. These "specialized units" have a history of abuse and violence. Trump is directing a DefSec who knows nothing about law enforcement -- whose favorite word is "lethality" -- to create units from military personnel to patrol cities across the country.
August 25, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Can't stress enough how dangerous this is. These "specialized units" have a history of abuse and violence. Trump is directing a DefSec who knows nothing about law enforcement -- whose favorite word is "lethality" -- to create units from military personnel to patrol cities across the country.
CNN reports that Trump did not order a halt to U.S. weapons deliveries to Ukraine. After the NATO summit, he tasked DefSec Hegseth with assessing stockpiles. However, the decision to pause shipments was made by Hegseth himself, following a recommendation from Pentagon political chief Elbridge Colby.
July 9, 2025 at 7:36 AM
CNN reports that Trump did not order a halt to U.S. weapons deliveries to Ukraine. After the NATO summit, he tasked DefSec Hegseth with assessing stockpiles. However, the decision to pause shipments was made by Hegseth himself, following a recommendation from Pentagon political chief Elbridge Colby.
Zelensky met UK DefSec Healey. Discussed strengthening Ukraine’s air defence and the potential deployment of a UK contingent alongside France, should diplomacy lead to a post-war security framework. He stressed that Russia is using cold weather as a weapon, making urgent air defence support critical
January 9, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Zelensky met UK DefSec Healey. Discussed strengthening Ukraine’s air defence and the potential deployment of a UK contingent alongside France, should diplomacy lead to a post-war security framework. He stressed that Russia is using cold weather as a weapon, making urgent air defence support critical
"You're an embarrassment to the United States.' Ex Marine Rep. Salud Carbajal unleashes a blistering confrontation with DefSec Pete Hegseth.
Pressed on deploying Marines in Los Angeles, leaking classified docs ,Ukraine, NATO's Article 5, Hegseth dodges until Carbajal snaps.
youtu.be/urq_4bP8eG8?...
Pressed on deploying Marines in Los Angeles, leaking classified docs ,Ukraine, NATO's Article 5, Hegseth dodges until Carbajal snaps.
youtu.be/urq_4bP8eG8?...
ALMOST UNWATCHABLE: Marine Veteran Carbajal Calls Hegseth an “Embarrassment” to His Face
YouTube video by Blue Lens Politics
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February 3, 2026 at 12:49 PM
"You're an embarrassment to the United States.' Ex Marine Rep. Salud Carbajal unleashes a blistering confrontation with DefSec Pete Hegseth.
Pressed on deploying Marines in Los Angeles, leaking classified docs ,Ukraine, NATO's Article 5, Hegseth dodges until Carbajal snaps.
youtu.be/urq_4bP8eG8?...
Pressed on deploying Marines in Los Angeles, leaking classified docs ,Ukraine, NATO's Article 5, Hegseth dodges until Carbajal snaps.
youtu.be/urq_4bP8eG8?...
Hegseth will be the first DefSec to order US troops to fire on fellow Americans
January 15, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Hegseth will be the first DefSec to order US troops to fire on fellow Americans
NYT columnist Jamelle Bouie said DefSec Pete Hegseth's speech to 800 generals and admirals Tuesday was “some of the most loser shit I have ever seen in my life.” It was exceedingly lame, to be sure. But for several years, Pete said a whole bunch of the same shit on Foxaganda & Friends Weekend.
September 30, 2025 at 8:55 PM
NYT columnist Jamelle Bouie said DefSec Pete Hegseth's speech to 800 generals and admirals Tuesday was “some of the most loser shit I have ever seen in my life.” It was exceedingly lame, to be sure. But for several years, Pete said a whole bunch of the same shit on Foxaganda & Friends Weekend.
Reports: this is the memo from DefSec Hegseth (that’s fun to say!) today saying all DEI type stuff is nixed
January 29, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Reports: this is the memo from DefSec Hegseth (that’s fun to say!) today saying all DEI type stuff is nixed
8. It remains unclear how swiftly DefSec Hegseth will implement these changes, but what is clear is given the admins framing of being trans as a dishonorable and incompatible personal choice, it is not likely to temper its actions with respect or restraint.
January 28, 2025 at 4:36 AM
8. It remains unclear how swiftly DefSec Hegseth will implement these changes, but what is clear is given the admins framing of being trans as a dishonorable and incompatible personal choice, it is not likely to temper its actions with respect or restraint.
DefSec praises ICE, criticizes pols and protesters in re Minnesota incident.
January 24, 2026 at 10:23 PM
DefSec praises ICE, criticizes pols and protesters in re Minnesota incident.
Note how DefSec tosses in “as determined by the U.S.” to make clear that we’ll do whatever we damn well please. All your oils belong to us.
January 7, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Note how DefSec tosses in “as determined by the U.S.” to make clear that we’ll do whatever we damn well please. All your oils belong to us.
But yeah, Biden's age was the problem?!? As an aside, having a tattoo is not illegal…any tattoo. Just ask your DefSec who has white nationalist tattoos all over
April 30, 2025 at 12:32 PM
But yeah, Biden's age was the problem?!? As an aside, having a tattoo is not illegal…any tattoo. Just ask your DefSec who has white nationalist tattoos all over
Trump Signs Memo Expanding His Authority to Spend Federal Money
Trump gave DefSec Hegseth wide authority to repurpose funds to pay the military without approval from Congress, which has the sole constitutional federal spending authority. flip.it/i_3u6m who’ll be the plaintiff in this lawsuit?
Trump gave DefSec Hegseth wide authority to repurpose funds to pay the military without approval from Congress, which has the sole constitutional federal spending authority. flip.it/i_3u6m who’ll be the plaintiff in this lawsuit?
October 16, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Trump Signs Memo Expanding His Authority to Spend Federal Money
Trump gave DefSec Hegseth wide authority to repurpose funds to pay the military without approval from Congress, which has the sole constitutional federal spending authority. flip.it/i_3u6m who’ll be the plaintiff in this lawsuit?
Trump gave DefSec Hegseth wide authority to repurpose funds to pay the military without approval from Congress, which has the sole constitutional federal spending authority. flip.it/i_3u6m who’ll be the plaintiff in this lawsuit?
Um doesn’t the DefSec have secure communications for discussing secret stuff I’m pretty sure I read that somewhere once
March 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Um doesn’t the DefSec have secure communications for discussing secret stuff I’m pretty sure I read that somewhere once
So...the BEST CASE scenario here is that the DefSec is so incompetent that he doesn't know what types of information are/should be classified.
More likely is that he is simply a liar.
More likely is that he is simply a liar.
March 26, 2025 at 1:57 PM
So...the BEST CASE scenario here is that the DefSec is so incompetent that he doesn't know what types of information are/should be classified.
More likely is that he is simply a liar.
More likely is that he is simply a liar.