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Pentagon clarifies Hegseth's repost on women's right to vote

Pentagon clarifies Hegseth's repost on women's right to vote

Summary

A Pentagon official clarified that Secretary Pete Hegseth supports women's right to vote after he reposted a video from a pastor who said otherwise. This repost is among several actions by Hegseth related to women in the military, sparking controversy about his views.

Key Facts

  • Secretary Pete Hegseth reposted a video with controversial views about women's voting rights.
  • A pastor in the video suggested families should vote as a unit, and he would cast the vote for his family.
  • Another pastor expressed support for repealing the 19th Amendment, which grants women the right to vote.
  • The Pentagon Press Secretary stated that Hegseth supports women's right to vote.
  • Hegseth has faced criticism for his actions related to women in the military.
  • He has made statements against "wokeness" in the military.
  • Hegseth has been involved in removing several high-ranking women from military positions recently.

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