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I'm a retired army colonel. Now is not the time for a 'loyalty appointment' like Hegseth.

The article discusses the concerns of retired Army Colonel Alexander Vindman regarding the potential appointment of Pete Hegseth to a high-level position in the Department of Defense. Vindman criticizes Hegseth, a Fox News personality and former Army officer, for lacking the necessary experience and expertise for such a role, especially at a critical time when the U.S. faces significant national security challenges. Hegseth's controversial views, including his skepticism about the 2020 election results and his support for conspiracy theories, are highlighted as reasons why his appointment could be detrimental to military morale and effectiveness. Vindman argues that appointing Hegseth would be a "loyalty appointment," prioritizing political allegiance over competence, which could undermine the apolitical nature of the military and its ability to address current global threats effectively.

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