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House Democrat Says 'Pathetic Semantics' and 'Dishonesty' From Pete Hegseth Pushed Him to Join Calls For Resignation


Published on 2025-03-27 13:20:49 - Mediaite
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  • Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA) said he was not initially onboard with calls for Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to resign, but his "pathetic semantics" convinced him. The post House Democrat Says 'Pathetic Semantics' and 'Dishonesty' From Pete Hegseth Pushed Him to Join Calls For Resignation first appeared on Mediaite.

The article discusses a controversy involving Fox News host Pete Hegseth, who made comments on his show "Fox & Friends Weekend" about the U.S. military's recruitment challenges, suggesting that the military's focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives was deterring potential recruits. Representative Pat Ryan, a Democrat from New York and a West Point graduate, criticized Hegseth's remarks as "pathetic semantics and dishonesty." Ryan, who has been vocal about military issues, joined calls for Hegseth's resignation, arguing that Hegseth's comments misrepresent the military's values and could undermine national security by discouraging enlistment. Hegseth, also a West Point graduate, has not responded to these criticisms directly in the article. The debate highlights ongoing tensions regarding the role of DEI in the military and its impact on recruitment and morale.

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