Staff Reports
President-elect Donald Trump has once again thrown his full support behind his Defense Secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth. On Thursday, Trump took to Truth Social to share a blistering op-ed by Miranda Devine from the New York Post, which savagely criticized the relentless barrage of attacks from the left aimed at Hegseth. Contrary to rumors suggesting that Trump might be wavering on his nomination, it appears he’s holding firm and doubling down on his pick.
Devine’s piece is a full-throated endorsement of Hegseth, who proudly boasts an impressive resume. With accolades that include an Ivy League education at Princeton and Harvard, combat deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, and two Bronze Stars, Hegseth embodies the very definition of a patriot. If there were any doubts about his ability to lead the Pentagon into battle against the woke agenda that’s been driving military recruitment into a tailspin, those doubts should be gone after reading Devine’s homage.
President Trump’s newest statement on Pete Hegseth:
“Pete Hegseth is doing very well. His support is strong and deep, much more so than the Fake News would have you believe.” pic.twitter.com/uh3aScM7jl
— Daniel Baldwin (@baldwin_daniel_) December 6, 2024
The op-ed takes a hard-hitting approach, highlighting the current state of the military, which has had its fair share of indignities under the Biden administration. Drawing comparisons to past heroes, Hegseth is framed as the perfect candidate to revitalize military morale, which has suffered from the traumatic withdrawal from Afghanistan and other blunders. In a world where “critical race theory” and “diversity, equity, and inclusion” have found their way into military academies, it’s a breath of fresh air to imagine someone like Hegseth taking charge to cleanse the ranks.
Devine makes it clear that the establishment types in Washington, especially those rooted in the military-industrial complex, are none too pleased with Trump’s choice. There are whispers across Wall Street that defense contractors would lose their grip if Hegseth does indeed take the helm. The anti-Hegseth brigade includes familiar faces; former neoconservative John Bolton seemed to have taken particular offense, sharing his discontent alongside other NeverTrumper voices. The political elite is in a tizzy, and one has to wonder if they’re more worried about losing their influence than national security under Hegseth’s leadership.
In a pointed jab at his critics, Devine emphasizes Hegseth’s military acumen over the trivial judgments spewed by MSNBC pundits, who seem to prefer snark over substance. The op-ed suggests that Hegseth’s ability to bridge the gap between the military and the average American is what the country needs moving forward. It takes more than just a traditional education or media presence to gain the trust of the military; it takes real-life experience and deep patriotism, qualities that Hegseth evidently possesses in spades.
With Trump’s solid backing for Hegseth’s nomination, it’s evident that the new administration is intent on righting the ship and steering the military away from its current trend of self-doubt and humiliation. As the country gears up for a change in leadership, the landscape of the Pentagon is set for a serious overhaul, one that leans decisively towards restoring pride and purpose within the armed forces. The stakes couldn’t be higher as these developments unfold, but if Hegseth’s credentials are any indication, it would appear that America is in for a wake-up call that champions traditional values and effective leadership.
