'Gutter racist': Outrage swamps Hegseth as news that he snubbed Black colonel spreads
Secretary Hegseth is accused of blocking the promotions of four Black and female colonels due to alleged racial and gender bias.
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Secretary Hegseth is accused of blocking the promotions of four Black and female colonels due to alleged racial and gender bias.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing intense backlash after reports emerged that he blocked the promotions of four Black and female colonels, with allegations that the move was motivated by racial and gender bias.
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