The Charlie Kirk Show The American Military, Made Great Again ft. Secretary Pete Hegseth
Jul 16, 2025
Pete Hegseth, the Defense Secretary, shares his vision for restoring the American military's prowess. He advocates for abolishing DEI, raising recruitment numbers by inspiring youth, and enhancing standards across the board. Hegseth emphasizes the importance of traditional values in military training and the need for merit-based evaluations. He discusses the resurgence of military confidence with improved capabilities and morale, highlighting the impact of recent operations on global perceptions of U.S. strength and the role of innovative technology like drones.
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Recruitment Boost From Core Values
- The military recruitment was at troubling lows under Biden due to misguided priorities.
- Returning to core values like toughness and patriotism boosts enlistment significantly.
Ending Wokeness Liberates Military
- Removing politics and woke ideology liberates the military and improves morale.
- The military thrives when meritocracy and mission clarity are prioritized over identity politics.
Merit-Based Military Standards
- Apply equal, merit-based physical fitness and combat standards regardless of gender.
- If service members can meet the standards, they belong in combat roles; no special accommodations allowed.
