WASHINGTON: US Protection Secretary Pete Hegseth slammed “fats generals” and variety initiatives that he stated led to many years of decay within the navy and instructed a rare gathering of commanders on Tuesday (Sep 30) they need to resign if they do not assist his agenda.
“Silly and reckless political leaders set the incorrect compass heading and we misplaced our manner. We grew to become the ‘Woke Division’,” Hegseth stated as he kicked off the occasion in Quantico, Virginia. “However not anymore,” he stated.
Addressing a room filled with America’s prime generals and admirals, summoned from all over the world with out rationalization final week, Hegseth defended his firings of flag officers, which embody the highest US normal, who was Black, and the Navy’s prime admiral, who was a lady. He stated the officers he relieved had been a part of a damaged tradition.
He promised sweeping modifications to how discrimination complaints are dealt with and the way accusations of wrongdoing are investigated on the Pentagon, saying the present system has prime brass strolling on “egg shells.”
“If the phrases I am talking at present are making your hearts sink, then it’s best to do the honourable factor and resign,” Hegseth stated.
“I do know the overwhelming majority of you’re feeling the alternative. These phrases make your hearts full.”
Hegseth criticised the look of obese troops, saying: “It is utterly unacceptable to see fats generals and admirals within the halls of the Pentagon.”
He stated all health checks could be set to male benchmarks solely and emphasised the significance of grooming requirements.
“The period of unprofessional look is over. No extra beardos,” Hegseth instructed the viewers, which sat in silence.
