An Admiral’s Rise Reveals the Politics Driving Hegseth’s Pentagon

Admiral Daryl Caudle received a nomination to lead the Navy after demonstrating alignment with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's positions on diversity initiatives within the Department of Defense. Caudle's previous statements and actions indicated support for changing the military's approach to diversity programs. Hegseth has made reducing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts a priority since taking office as Defense Secretary.

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