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Trump Appoints Pete Hegseth to Eliminate Wokeness and Restore Military Strength, Plans All-American Iron Dome

Dec 22, 2024, 06:30 PM

Donald Trump has appointed Pete Hegseth as the next Secretary of Defense, emphasizing his commitment to eliminating 'wokeness' in the military and restoring its strength. Trump stated that Hegseth would be instrumental in achieving these goals, asserting that he will bring back lethality to the armed forces. Additionally, Trump announced plans to direct the military to construct an 'All-American Iron Dome' defense system to protect U.S. airspace. He also expressed intentions to restore the historic names of military bases.