Defense secretary pick said in 2020 that should Democrats win election the military ‘will be forced to make a choice’

Summary

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s nominee for Defense Secretary, has sparked controversy over his extremist rhetoric, detailed in his 2020 book American Crusade.

Hegseth advocates for a “holy war” against leftist “enemies” and envisions a potential civil war if Democrats prevail politically, stating the military and police would need to choose sides.

He openly dismisses democracy, endorses gerrymandering, and promotes nationalist, anti-globalist ideologies.

Critics warn of his loyalty to Trump and his potential support for militarized actions against domestic opposition, raising alarms about his suitability to oversee the Pentagon.

  • recapitated@lemmy.world
    24·
    8 days ago

    Obviously the military will take a side.

    But, this isn’t the 1800s.

    We will be pounced upon, infiltrated, and ultimately subjugated by what will formerly have been near-peers.

    • Carmakazi@lemmy.world
      15·
      8 days ago

      Our adversaries would have a difficult time invading even a fractured US, nobody really has the naval forces to pull it off besides us. If they did try, it would be with the help of a former American faction that would be foolish enough to believe the leopard wouldn’t eat them.

      I think they would be more interested in taking the opening to settle their regional aspirations. Taiwan, SE Asia, the Balkans and Eastern Europe…

      • floofloof@lemmy.caEnglish
        27·
        8 days ago

        No need to invade when you can just pay for a few shitposts and watch the USA destroy itself.

      • recapitated@lemmy.world
        13·
        8 days ago

        I don’t think a military invasion is really necessary. An infiltration of our power structures is going to be the way to achieve their own national objectives. And, I hope I’m being dramatic, but I think Trump is paving the way for it.