Representative Sarah McBride Criticizes Secretary Pete Hegseth for Weakening Military with Culture Wars
Representative Sarah McBride (D-DE) has publicly criticized Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, accusing him of undermining the U.S. military through his focus on culture wars. In an interview, McBride stated that Hegseth is "fundamentally unwilling to have anyone who makes him question his own superiority surrounding him" and that he pursues an ideological agenda "at all costs, no matter how much it leaves our nation and our military weaker and less secure." McBride also suggested that Hegseth's actions stem from insecurity, leading him to fire competent generals and cause qualified individuals to resign. She explicitly called for Hegseth's impeachment, noting her support for a resolution filed in April by Representative Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ). Ansari's resolution alleges that Hegseth broke his oath, endangered U.S. troops, abused his office, and carried out unlawful military actions, including strikes on civilians in Iran. Other members of Congress, including Representative Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA) and... 
