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However, nowhere in his remarks did Hegseth blame DEI for the tragic crash. Instead, in a video statement released Thursday morning, Hegseth described the helicopter crew as “fairly experienced,” offering no indication that he questioned their qualifications. Later, standing beside President Trump in the White House briefing room, Hegseth spoke about the importance of eliminating DEI in favor of a merit-based military. Again, at no point did he suggest that DEI played a role in the crash.
During an interview with Fox & Friends on Friday morning, Hegseth reiterated his stance on DEI, supporting Trump’s plan to remove woke policies from the military in favor of merit-based standards. However, his comments were entirely separate from the helicopter tragedy. Magsamen’s attempt to smear Hegseth was not only dishonest but indicative of the left’s desperation to protect their crumbling narratives.
Magsamen, who was instrumental in covering up Lloyd Austin’s secret hospitalization in early 2024, has a track record of deception. She also played a significant role in overseeing the disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal, which resulted in the deaths of 13 U.S. service members. Given her history, it’s clear she has little credibility when it comes to assessing military leadership.
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Conservative voices swiftly condemned Magsamen’s baseless accusations. Libs of TikTok didn’t hold back, calling out her hypocrisy: “Lloyd Austin’s Chief of Staff Kelly Magsamen is attacking Pete Hegseth for his handling of the helicopter crash. Kelly covered up for Austin when he was secretly hospitalized. She also helped him oversee the disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal which left 13 U.S. military members dead. She should not be taken seriously.”
This latest smear attempt by a former Biden official is nothing more than a desperate distraction from the real issues plaguing the military under Democratic leadership. While Hegseth remains focused on strengthening the nation’s defense, his detractors continue to push false narratives to protect their failed policies. Americans see through the lies, and they are demanding accountability from those who put ideology over national security.
