Pete Hegseth’s anti-DEI speech at West Point is a template to save American lives
Pete Hegseth delivered a commencement speech at West Point emphasizing the need for excellence in military recruitment. He criticized the influence of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives on military training and leadership. Hegseth's remarks reflect a broader concern about maintaining high standards in the U.S. military.
- ▪Secretary of War Pete Hegseth revealed that the U.S. Army reached its 2026 recruiting goal four months early during his speech.
- ▪Hegseth criticized 'woke and weak leaders' at West Point for attempting to transform the academy's standards.
- ▪He highlighted the importance of having the best individuals in the military, regardless of their background.
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Opinion Pete Hegseth’s anti-DEI speech at West Point is a template to save American lives Regardless of race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation, we need the best of the best to protect us By Douglas MacKinnon Fox News Published May 27, 2026 5:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Secretary of War Pete Hegseth reveals Army hit its recruiting goal early Secretary of War Pete Hegseth revealed that the U.S. Army reached its 2026 recruiting goal four months early during his commencement speech at West Point Military Academy.
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