Secretary Hegseth’s Quantico Address Ignites Fury Among Veterans and Generals
Secretary Hegseth’s Quantico Address Ignites Fury Among Veterans and Generals Newly appointed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s recent address to 800 generals and admirals at Marine Corps Base Quantico has ignited a firestorm of criticism, with veterans and retired officers branding his remarks as “insulting,” “egotistical,” and a dangerous politicization of the military. The hour-long speech, which touched on “warrior ethos,” physical fitness, and the doctrine of lethality while criticizing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, immediately drew intense backlash,…