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Pete Hegseth on 'Common Sense' Principles Revitalizing the Department of Defense

Forbes Breaking NewsFebruary 3, 20263 min2,540 views
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Revitalizing American Strength

  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ American strength must be partnered with American manufacturing to ensure a free country.
  • πŸ’‘ The most sophisticated manufacturing can be done at scale in the United States, unleashing competitive spirit.
  • πŸš€ The goal is to unleash space pioneers and war fighters, ending business as usual.

Core Principles for the War Department

  • 🎯 The Trump administration's core principles are: America and Americans First, Peace Through Strength, and Common Sense.
  • πŸ”¨ The War Department is the strength department, aiming for deterrence but prepared to fight and win overwhelmingly if necessary.
  • ⚑ Common sense is vital for building at scale and speed, empowering the fastest runners.

Eliminating Distractions and Reviving Warrior Ethos

  • βš”οΈ The focus is on reviving the warrior ethos by eliminating distractions.
  • 🚫 This means no more DEI, 'dudes in dresses,' climate change worship, social justice, or political correctness.
  • βœ… The aim is to unleash the war fighter to be lethal, trained, disciplined, accountable, and ready.
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Department of DefenseDEICommon SenseAmerican ManufacturingPeace Through StrengthWarrior EthosTrump AdministrationDeterrenceLethalityMilitary Readiness
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