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Wed, January 15, 2025

Joy: Hegseth 'meets the demographic characteristics for the right not to call him DEI'


Published on 2025-01-15 05:41:24 - MSN
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  • Republicans decried the reduction of military standards during the Senate confirmation hearing for Donald Trump's defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth--while spelling the word military wrong. The GOP obsessing over DEI and standards,

The article discusses Joy Hegseth, a political figure who, despite fitting the demographic profile that might typically be criticized by conservative commentators for being a product of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, is not labeled as such by the right. Hegseth, who is white, male, and has a military background, embodies traits traditionally valued by conservative audiences. However, his alignment with conservative politics and his criticism of DEI policies mean he is not subjected to the same scrutiny or accusations of being a "DEI hire" that might be directed at individuals from underrepresented groups. This highlights a perceived inconsistency in how DEI is critiqued, suggesting that the criticism often targets those who do not fit the traditional power structures rather than the concept of DEI itself.

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