Defense Secretary Hegseth’s ‘Male Standard’ Directive Ignites Fierce Debate on Women in Combat
Defense Secretary Hegseth’s ‘Male Standard’ Directive Ignites Fierce Debate on Women in Combat Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ignited a firestorm of criticism following his recent address to military leaders, where he announced new directives to enforce the “highest male standard” for all combat positions. Speaking at a hastily called gathering in Virginia, Hegseth declared that if these rigorous standards mean “no women qualify for some combat jobs, so be it,” while reiterating the military’s commitment to welcoming women into…