So far, despite repeated questions from Congress, there have been no explanations for multiple abrupt removals of top military officers. The Secretary also reportedly blocked the promotion of four army officers to become one star generals, two of whom are black and two of whom are women. Secretary Hegseth is also requiring a review of the effectiveness of having women in ground combat roles, despite senior enlisted leaders testifying before this subcommittee in February of this year that women in combat arms units do not lower standards. (02:09–02:21)
CLAIM
Asserts that promotions of minority officers were blocked by Secretary Hegseth.
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