The Fox News Rundown Extra: Sec. Hegseth's War On Military 'Wokeness'
Oct 4, 2025
Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Bob Maginnis, a military analyst and author, delves into Secretary Hegseth's emphasis on restoring discipline in the military by moving away from 'woke' ideologies. He discusses the urgent need for tough training standards and the challenge of global threats, particularly from China, while highlighting the impact of AI and drones on future warfare. Maginnis also critiques the leadership structure in the military and advocates for a focus on warfighting potential in recruitment.
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Pentagon Cultural Reset
- Secretary Hegseth announced a cultural and strategic reset at the Pentagon toward warfighting as the core mission.
- He vowed to end ideological distractions and politically correct practices that he says weakened readiness.
Return To Tough Basic Training
- Hegseth said basic training will be restored to "scary, tough and disciplined" to cultivate real warriors.
- Maginnis agreed training had been watered down and must become tougher to face rising global threats.
Recruit For Fighting Potential
- Prioritize recruits with the potential to be molded into fighters and hold all personnel to warfighting standards.
- Ensure every service member can fight if required, including support roles picking up arms in combat.
