Hegseth’s Defense Nomination Sparks Outrage Over Confederate Base Names
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, strongly opposes the renaming of US military bases that honored Confederate generals, calling the effort a politically motivated attack on military tradition. He has repeatedly stated his intention to reverse the name changes, a move requiring congressional approval. Hegseth’s views align with Trump’s, who also vehemently opposed the renaming. This stance is part of a broader rejection by incoming Trump officials of what they see as overly progressive cultural policies within the military.
John Q. Hosedrinker