U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claimed credit for ending a Pentagon initiative he labeled as a 'woke Biden initiative,' but the program was actually created and signed into law by former President Donald Trump in 2017. The initiative, known as Women, Peace, and Security, aimed to promote women's participation in peace-building and conflict prevention.
Hegseth's move has drawn criticism for misrepresenting the program's origins and purpose. Critics accuse him of political posturing and undermining bipartisan efforts to empower women in global security.
The controversy highlights ongoing debates over 'wokeness' and the politicization of defense policies.
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