Hegseth Dismantles Trump-Era Women's Security Program
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth mistakenly dismantled a Department of Defense program supporting women in security, believing it to be a "woke" initiative. The program, however, is a bipartisan law signed by President Trump in 2017, praised by both Trump administration officials and General Dan Caine for its effectiveness in military operations. Hegseth's actions drew criticism from senators questioning his qualifications, particularly following recent controversies involving the unauthorized sharing of sensitive information.
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