Every one of Hegseth’s predecessors emphasized unity and a diverse military as key to national progress and defense.

Those who do not comply will no longer work here,” Pete Hegseth said in a handwritten notice saying diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives were not welcome at the Pentagon.

Pete Hegseth ... Democrats say Hegseth's lack of experience, his past comments about women and Black troops and allegations of excessive drinking and sexual misconduct, make him unfit to serve.

It seems that Pete Hegseth has taken a page out of President-elect Donald Trump’s playbook, denying all accusations against him at his confirmation hearing for Defense secretary on Tuesday.