Defense Secretary Hegseth Intervenes in Officer Promotions Amid Racial Bias Allegations

Defense Secretary Hegseth Intervened in Promotion Process for Black and Female Officers

According to reports, Defense Secretary Hegseth intervened in the promotion process of several officers, including two Black men and two female officers. The news was first reported by NPR.

Hegseth reportedly removed these individuals from consideration for promotions, with sources citing a claim made by his chief of staff that President Trump would not want to be seen with a Black female Army officer.

The New York Times also reported on the story, stating that Hegseth struck two Black and two female officers from the promotion list. The Guardian corroborated this information, stating that Hegseth reportedly cut two Black men and two women from the military promotion list.

Additionally, People.com reported that Hegseth’s chief of staff made a claim about Trump’s preferences regarding interactions with Black women in the military. The Daily Beast also picked up on this story, citing the same claim.

It is worth noting that these reports are based on allegations and have not been confirmed by official sources.

Source: Google News World