Staff ReportsWhen the political landscape is as confusing as a game of Twister played in a blackout, it’s not surprising to see figures like Lloyd Austin’s former Chief of Staff, Kelly Magsamen, try to make sense of chaos by pointing fingers. Magsamen recently took a sharp jab at Pete Hegseth following a tragic military plane crash, suggesting that criticism over Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives is somehow off-base. This sort of reaction wouldn’t be unexpected from the people who’ve brought us constant crises orchestrated out of the halls of the Biden administration.
Magsamen’s attack came on the heels of a fatal accident involving a military helicopter and an American Airlines flight, resulting in the loss of all sixty-four passengers and crew aboard the airline, plus three crew members from the helicopter. Naturally, rather than focusing on the incident itself, Magsamen chose to divert attention by ripping into Hegseth, claiming he mismanaged the situation entirely. This coming from a woman who conveniently overlooked her own boss’s absence from the Pentagon during crucial moments of health crises speaks volumes about the credibility of her critique.
In the world of warped political narratives, the claim that Hegseth blamed the female co-pilot, Capt. Rebecca Lobach, for the crash is as far-fetched as a vegan at a Texas barbecue contest. Hegseth made it clear that the experienced crew members were not the problem, yet Magsamen’s defense of the pilots seems more about salvaging the reputation of the administration’s DEI initiatives than it is about providing genuine support to the grieving families. Blame is clearly in the air, and instead of owning up to failures, they’ve opted for the blame game—a classic move from the left when the chips are down.
Lloyd Austin’s Ex-Chief of Staff Attacks Pete Hegseth Over Plane Crash https://t.co/3SgYieaZsv
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Magsamen’s statement about Hegseth not offering leadership or support is particularly rich, considering the Biden administration’s track record, which features not a few entirely avoidable crises—like the chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal that left 13 servicemembers dead. It’s almost comedic how someone who played a hand in such a monumental blunder would chastise a newly appointed Secretary of Defense for his response to, let’s face it, an unprecedented tragedy. As if Magsamen is the authority on crisis management, her credentials seem to rest on her ability to cover up Austin’s shortcomings while steering a sinking ship.
Amidst the blame and back-and-forth, one thing is clear: the left’s dedication to DEI initiatives has often found itself at odds with qualifications and merit. Hegseth has echoed Trump’s sentiments about the ridiculousness of DEI in the military, but instead of addressing the substantial issue at hand, the administration’s members have resorted to sidestepping legitimate concerns in favor of a manufactured narrative—a tactic that might work in a liberal echo chamber but falls flat in the court of public opinion. At the end of the day, it’s essential for leaders to take responsibility. Perhaps instead of launching personal attacks, the Biden team ought to reflect on how their policies contribute to crises rather than deflecting into a blame game.
