Trump's Terms Hegseth has signaled he may halt efforts to fight extremism in the military
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Jan 28, 2025 The podcast delves into the shifting landscape of U.S. military policies under new leadership. It highlights intense debates around addressing extremism within the armed forces. Listeners hear about the alarming trends of radicalization among military members and the potential implications of curbing anti-extremism initiatives. The discussion also includes insights from a Secretary of Defense confirmation hearing, shedding light on differing views regarding the severity of these issues.
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Extremism in the Military
- Republicans are trying to cut Pentagon initiatives to fight extremism.
- Pete Hegseth, veteran and former Fox News host, downplayed the issue during his confirmation hearing.
Recent Incidents
- Two weeks before Hegseth's hearing, two incidents occurred with military ties.
- An Army veteran killed 14 in New Orleans, and a Special Forces soldier died in Las Vegas.
Pentagon Study
- Hegseth cited a Pentagon study claiming extremism isn't more common in the military than among civilians.
- The Associated Press, however, found the study's data and analysis to be flawed.