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Trump and Hegseth Rally Against Diversity in Armed Forces

10/3/2025

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Pete Hegseth at Quantico drew Nazi Germany references while opposing diversity initiatives in the armed forces.
He argued combat standards would favor men, saying if women don't qualify, so be it.
Trump echoed, calling domestic dissent an internal invasion and urging leaders to target Americans.
He deployed National Guard troops to Portland, ordering use of full force; civilian control persists.

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Story summary

Pete Hegseth at Quantico drew Nazi Germany references while opposing diversity initiatives in the armed forces.
He argued combat standards would favor men, saying if women don't qualify, so be it.
Trump echoed, calling domestic dissent an internal invasion and urging leaders to target Americans.
He deployed National Guard troops to Portland, ordering use of full force; civilian control persists.