Retired General Breaks Down Everything Wrong with Hegseth's West Point Speech | Command Post
Retired General Mark Hertling and Ben Parker discussed Pete Hegseth's controversial West Point graduation speech. Hegseth criticized leaders for promoting diversity, which sparked significant backlash. The conversation also touched on the ongoing war in Iran and its implications.
- ▪Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling (Ret.) and Ben Parker went live to analyze Hegseth's speech.
- ▪Hegseth blamed 'foolish and feckless leaders' for their focus on diversity.
- ▪The discussion included updates on the current war in Iran.
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| Publication time | Wed, 27 May 2026 15:49:18 GMT |
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Playback speed×Share postShare post at current timeShare from 0:000:00/Preview194Retired General Breaks Down Everything Wrong with Hegseth's West Point Speech | Command PostA recording from The Bulwark's live videoBenjamin Parker and Mark HertlingMay 27, 2026∙ Paid194ShareLt. Gen. Mark Hertling (Ret.) and Ben Parker went live on Wednesday at 10:30am ET to cover the latest on the war in Iran and Pete Hegseth's graduation speech at West Point where he blamed “foolish and feckless leaders” for promoting diversity.Programming note: On June 8 at 7pm ET, Mona Charen and Mark Hertling will kick off the Bulwark Book Club with a …This post is for paid subscribersJoinAlready a paid subscriber? Sign inBulwark+ TakesAudio Bulwark+ Takes brings you bite-sized takes on the news of the day from the…
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