Pete Hegseth has intervened in military promotions for more than a dozen senior officers

Source: NBC News Politics · Bias: Center Left

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WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has taken steps to block or delay promotions for more than a dozen Black and female senior officers across all four branches of the military, some of whom are seen as having been targeted because of their race, gender or perceived affiliation with Biden administration policies or officials, according to nine U.S. officials familiar with the process

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Pete Hegseth has intervened in military promotions for more than a dozen senior officers
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Pete Hegseth has intervened in military promotions for more than a dozen senior officers

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WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has taken steps to block or delay promotions for more than a dozen Black and female senior officers across all four branches of the military, some of whom are seen as having been targeted because of their race, gender or perceived affiliation with Biden administration policies or officials, according to nine U.S. officials familiar with the process

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