As defense secretary shifts focus to culture war, some fear he is neglecting ‘future of warfare’ for US militaryNever miss global breaking news. Download our free app to keep up with key stories in real time.More than 50 days into Donald Trump’s second administration and his Department of Defense is already rapidly transforming into the image of its secretary, Pete Hegseth.Now, many of the rants and opinions common during Hegseth’s Fox News career are coming to policy fruition in his new Pentagon. Continue reading...
Pete Hegseth, as Secretary of Defense in the Trump administration, is shifting the Pentagon's focus to culture war issues, leading to concerns he is neglecting the military's preparation for future warfare. Actions include eliminating DEI programs, cutting civilian harm reduction efforts, and potentially undermining female officers. Critics argue his focus on culture war distracts from training for near-peer adversaries and alienates potential recruits.