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EPISODE · May 25, 2026 · 5 MIN

Hegseth addresses cadet graduation class, “you are not…”

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In a commencement address to the West Point class of 2026, Pete Hegseth urged graduates to reject "woke" ideology and DEI initiatives, declaring them an "American army" focused on lethality rather than identity politics. The speech, which dismissed military diversity efforts, sparked significant debate, drawing praise from conservatives for restoring discipline while prompting criticism over politicizing the ceremony.

In a commencement address to the West Point class of 2026, Pete Hegseth urged graduates to reject "woke" ideology and DEI initiatives, declaring them an "American army" focused on lethality rather than identity politics. The speech, which dismissed military diversity efforts, sparked significant debate, drawing praise from conservatives for restoring discipline while prompting criticism over politicizing the ceremony.

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