Why Would Women and Black Americans Join Hegseth's Military?

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's disgraceful and un-American decision to refuse the promotion of two women and Black officer to the rank of 1-star General is yet another disgraceful chapter in the Trump 2.0 Admin. If our military is racist and misogynist, it will deter future enrollments. For today, it hurts morale. Bigger picture the American people have come to expect their military to be a true meritocracy. Our national security is on the line. The best people should be promoted. All biases and prejudice is expected to be put aside for the greater goal of national security. But Hegesth, he of the White Christian Nationalism and Nazi leanings, brings all his racism and gender bias to the job. And his boss, the Commander-in-Chief is happy to oblige. This is a huge step backwards for the readiness of our armed forces and an embarrassment to the country and the American citizens.