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Pentagon Press Secretary Faces Backlash Over Extremist Past

3/8/2025

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Kingsley Wilson, the newly appointed Pentagon deputy press secretary, is under fire for her extremist past, which includes antisemitic remarks and endorsements of political violence. Critics, including lawmakers and Jewish groups, warn that her views echo neo-Nazi ideologies. Additionally, her praise for Putin and opposition to U.S. support for Ukraine intensify worries about her suitability for the role.

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Kingsley Wilson, the newly appointed Pentagon deputy press secretary, is under fire for her extremist past, which includes antisemitic remarks and endorsements of political violence. Critics, including lawmakers and Jewish groups, warn that her views echo neo-Nazi ideologies. Additionally, her praise for Putin and opposition to U.S. support for Ukraine intensify worries about her suitability for the role.