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Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth target DEI in the military: ‘Those who do not comply will no longer work here’

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Pete Hegseth speaks during a Senate Armed Services confirmation hearing (Credit: Chen Mengtong—China News Service/VCG via Getty Images)

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Pete Hegseth was narrowly confirmed to lead the Department of Defense under the new Trump administration last week despite allegations of sexual assault and drinking on the job. He has denied the allegations against him, and landed the role by the skin of his teeth after Vice President JD Vance broke a 50-50 vote in the Senate and confirmed his nomination.

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