Politico was one of the many media outlets to put Pete Hegseth’s appointment to Secretary of Defense on blast – as if any candidate would’ve been acceptable to them.
Like most left-wing outlets, Politico focused on Hegseth’s most recent role as a presenter on Fox & Friends Weekend, rather than his extensive military experience and education. He has served for 21 years, earning honors such as two Bronze Stars, two Army Commendation Medals, a National Defense Service Medal, and a Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
In order to emphasize the view that Hegseth is not a suitable appointment, Politico interviewed two analysts, one of whom was granted anonymity. Hilariously, in their criticism of Hegseth, they gave him the best possible endorsement they could have in pointing out that he’s not owned by military contractors.
A section of the article read as follows:
One assessment was more blunt. “Who the fuck is this guy?” said a defense industry lobbyist who was granted anonymity to offer candid views. The lobbyist said they had hoped for “someone who actually has an extensive background in defense. That would be a good start.”
You read that right – they’re complaining that Hegseth isn’t a pawn of Raytheon and Halliburton!
It’s hard not to read things that this and feel like you’re going crazy – but you’re not, it’s those at Politico that have lost it.
A defense industry lobbyist is someone whose job is to actively promote the interests of the defense industry. Given their overwhelming incentives to advocate for war, they’re unlikely to be over-the-moon with Trump’s ambitions to end the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, and promises for no more wars. Trump was the only modern president to not oversee any new wars during his tenure, and we didn’t lost a single soldier in Afghanistan his last (but not really last) 18-months in office.
Many on social media were delighted by the defense lobbyist’s disappointment.
Others noted Hegseth’s combat record.
