The Culture War Podcast with Tim Pool Pentagon NUKES Biden Admin DEI Policies, Press Sec Kingsley Wilson Says MERIT IS BACK
Dec 5, 2025
Kingsley Wilson, the Pentagon Press Secretary, dives deep into the recent renaming of the Department of Defense to the Department of War, emphasizing a renewed focus on lethality and warfighting. He discusses rolling back diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in favor of merit-based advancement. Fitness standards are being enforced more rigorously, addressing leadership fitness. Wilson also outlines aggressive actions against narco-terrorism near Venezuela and highlights homeland defense as a top priority, underscoring the importance of unity and operational clarity.
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Name Signals Return To Warfighting
- The Department renamed itself to communicate a return to core warfighting missions and lethality.
- Kingsley Wilson says the new name signals strength and a culture shift away from nation-building and endless defense.
DEI Rollback Emphasizes Merit
- The department is removing DEI programs and quota-based promotions to restore unity and merit.
- Wilson frames this as eliminating political ideology from the force so promotions are based on performance, not race or gender.
Enforce Uniform Fitness Standards
- Enforce uniform physical standards and single requirements for combat arms roles.
- Wilson says make standards gender-neutral and hold all service members to the same fitness expectations.