Republicans express shock and concern after far-right Republican congressman Matt Gaetz nominated by TrumpThe Pentagon has been stunned by Donald Trump’s pick for defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, a national guard veteran and Fox News presenter who has called for a purge of generals for pursuing “woke” diversity policies.Hegseth has questioned whether the chair of the joint chiefs of staff, Gen Charles Brown, was given the top job because he is black and accused him of “pursuing the radical positions of leftwing politicians”. Continue reading…
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Publish date : 2024-11-14 10:43:34
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