I identify as American. Americans watched our military become more concerned with not offending activists than preparing warriors to win wars. I've said that for years. America cannot afford a woke weak military. We need a lethal and ready military. We need war fighters. We have ended the war on warriors. President Trump told me when he first offered me this job, he said, pete, you're gonna have to be tough as shit. (20:27–20:32)
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Asserts that a military focused on progressive social issues is detrimental to national security.
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