Controversies in Leadership: A Defense Secretary's Background

This chapter explores the Senate's contentious confirmation of a new Defense Secretary with a controversial background rooted in extreme Christian nationalism. It features insights from a political consultant and examines the implications of certain ideologies, including patriarchal views on women in combat and neo-Confederate beliefs surrounding slavery. The narrative critiques the intertwining of personal beliefs with public service and discusses the impact of these ideologies on military policies and leadership.