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The Japan Times
@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp yesterday

The association representing journalists who cover the U.S. Department of Defense on Wednesday condemned a new press access policy that could see reporters lose their access as early as next week. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10/09/world/politics/press-us-defense-media-access/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #politics #journalism #pressfreedom #censorship #newspapers #magazines #pentagon #petehegseth #us #donaldtrump

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The Japan Times
@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 4 days ago

A new Pentagon policy mandating pre-approval for unclassified information poses a serious threat to press freedom and government transparency, potentially undermining established First Amendment protections. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/10/06/world/pentagon-press-policy-a-threat-to-free-speech/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #firstamendment #usconstitution #freedomofspeech #petehegseth #penagon

The Japan Times

Hegseth tries turning back 94 years of press freedom

The history on his side has been discredited by the Supreme Court for a century.
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Democracy Matters :verified:
@DemocracyMattersALot@mstdn.social  ·  activity timestamp 4 days ago

This will drive Pete Hegseth batshit. Good.

In ‘Boots,’ a Closeted Marine Comes of Age
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/06/arts/television/boots-netflix.html

#FireHegseth #PeteHegseth #RepublicansOwnThis #Trumpkakistocracy #GOPIdiot #GOPRapist #GOPDrunkard #WhiteSupremacist #NoRepublicansEverAgain #USPol

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In ‘Boots,’ a Closeted Marine Comes of Age

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@DemocracyMattersALot@mstdn.social  ·  activity timestamp 4 days ago

This will drive Pete Hegseth batshit. Good.

In ‘Boots,’ a Closeted Marine Comes of Age
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/06/arts/television/boots-netflix.html

#FireHegseth #PeteHegseth #RepublicansOwnThis #Trumpkakistocracy #GOPIdiot #GOPRapist #GOPDrunkard #WhiteSupremacist #NoRepublicansEverAgain #USPol

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In ‘Boots,’ a Closeted Marine Comes of Age

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The Japan Times
@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 7 days ago

Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth advocate a more militaristic approach to military preparedness with an inward-looking defense strategy focused on domestic issues while sidelining global threats and alliances. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/editorials/2025/10/03/trump-and-hegseth-address-to-military-officers/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #editorials #us #usmilitary #defense #donaldtrump #china #petehegseth #indopacific

The Japan Times

Trump and Hegseth advance militaristic noise over nuance

For countries that study U.S. actions closely, this week’s spectacle was anything but reassuring.
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DoomsdaysCW
@DoomsdaysCW@kolektiva.social  ·  activity timestamp last week

@BrianJopek Alt Text: 2 panels.

Panel 1 shows military top brass sitting together looking bored AF. Caption: "800 people who would be in prison if they texted war plans on Signal like..."

Panel 2 shows #PeteHegseth, wearing a suit and lots of foundation. Caption: "This guy."

#VoteVets #WhiskeyPete

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@DemocracyMattersALot@mstdn.social  ·  activity timestamp last week

I was informed by the Secretary of War that this is a bad look.

ICE officers should only be SVELTE pieces of shit.

#FireHegseth #PeteHegseth #RepublicansOwnThis #Trumpkakistocracy #GOPIdiot #GOPRapist #GOPDrunkard #WhiteSupremacist #NoRepublicansEverAgain #USPol

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The Japan Times
@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp last week

With remarks about making U.S. cities “training grounds” for the military, it would be easy to overlook another signal in Trump’s speech to U.S. commanders — his foreign policy is about to turn even more inward-looking. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10/01/world/politics/trump-national-defense-strategy/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #politics #us #usmilitary #defense #donaldtrump #china #immigration #petehegseth #indopacific

The Japan Times

Trump speech to military brass hints at looming Pentagon shift to focus on homeland

Amid a litany of talking points were Trump’s hints at an increasingly inward-looking foreign policy stance.
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The Japan Times
@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp last week

President Donald Trump told top military brass that the U.S. is fighting an "invasion from within,” as he used a highly unusual gathering of officers stationed around the world to deliver a largely political speech. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10/01/world/politics/trump-hegseth-military-speeches/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #politics #petehegseth #donaldtrump #us #usmilitary

The Japan Times

Trump tells military brass U.S. faces ‘invasion from within’

The president has sought to involve the military in his political agenda despite fears by top officers that this could erode support for an institution meant to be apolitical.
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Brian Jopek
@BrianJopek@mastodon.world  ·  activity timestamp last week

VoteVets is ripping the fuck outta Whiskey Pete.

Image with two panels 

Panel 1 shows military top brass  sitting together looking bored AF.  Caption: "800 people who would be in prison if they texted war plans on Signal like..."

Panel 2 shows #PeteHegseth, wearing a suit and lots of foundation. Caption: "This guy."
Image with two panels Panel 1 shows military top brass sitting together looking bored AF. Caption: "800 people who would be in prison if they texted war plans on Signal like..." Panel 2 shows #PeteHegseth, wearing a suit and lots of foundation. Caption: "This guy."
Image with two panels Panel 1 shows military top brass sitting together looking bored AF. Caption: "800 people who would be in prison if they texted war plans on Signal like..." Panel 2 shows #PeteHegseth, wearing a suit and lots of foundation. Caption: "This guy."
DoomsdaysCW
@DoomsdaysCW@kolektiva.social replied  ·  activity timestamp last week

@BrianJopek Alt Text: 2 panels.

Panel 1 shows military top brass sitting together looking bored AF. Caption: "800 people who would be in prison if they texted war plans on Signal like..."

Panel 2 shows #PeteHegseth, wearing a suit and lots of foundation. Caption: "This guy."

#VoteVets #WhiskeyPete

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Democracy Matters :verified:
@DemocracyMattersALot@mstdn.social  ·  activity timestamp last week

#FireHegseth #PeteHegseth #RepublicansOwnThis #Trumpkakistocracy #GOPIdiot #GOPRapist #GOPDrunkard #WhiteSupremacist #NoRepublicansEverAgain #USPol

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@DemocracyMattersALot@mstdn.social  ·  activity timestamp last week

I was informed by the Secretary of War that this is a bad look.

ICE officers should only be SVELTE pieces of shit.

#FireHegseth #PeteHegseth #RepublicansOwnThis #Trumpkakistocracy #GOPIdiot #GOPRapist #GOPDrunkard #WhiteSupremacist #NoRepublicansEverAgain #USPol

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Nonilex
@Nonilex@masto.ai  ·  activity timestamp last week

Already, the remarks by #Trump & #Hegseth are drawing criticism from former #military officials. “I couldn’t be prouder of our highest ranking leaders for maintaining an #apolitical face under immense pressure,” said retired Army Maj. General Paul D. Eaton.

He added, “#PeteHegseth spent millions to fly in all of our generals & admirals to rant about facial hair & brag about how many pull-ups he can do, & have Donald Trump sleepwalk through a list of partisan gripes.”

[that sums it up well]

🧵

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Nonilex
@Nonilex@masto.ai  ·  activity timestamp last week

#Hegseth promised sweeping changes to how #discrimination complaints are handled & how accusations of #wrongdoing [#WarCrimes, #rape, etc] are investigated at the #Pentagon, saying the current system has top brass walking on "egg shells."

"If the words I'm speaking today are making your hearts sink, then you should do the honorable thing & resign," Hegseth said.

"I know the overwhelming majority of you feel the opposite. These words make your hearts full."

#Trump #Hegseth #military🤬🧵

Nonilex
@Nonilex@masto.ai replied  ·  activity timestamp last week

#PeteHegseth slammed "#FatGenerals". He criticized the look of overweight troops, saying: "It's completely unacceptable to see fat generals & admirals in the halls of the #Pentagon."

He said ALL fitness tests would be set to #male benchmarks only [meaning #women will be required to pass those tests] & emphasized the importance of grooming standards.

"The era of unprofessional appearance is over. No more beardos," Hegseth told the audience, which sat in silence.

#Trump #Hegseth #military 🤬🧵

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Nonilex
@Nonilex@masto.ai  ·  activity timestamp last week

#Trump & #Hegseth #military address🤬🧵

#Defense Secy #PeteHegseth addressed the gathering of military leaders earlier.

He assailed what he called "decades of #decay" caused by policies promoting #diversity & #inclusion in the #USmilitary.

"Foolish & reckless political leaders set the wrong compass heading & we lost our way. We became the 'Woke Department,'" Hegseth said as he kicked off the event in Quantico, Virginia.

"But not anymore," he said.

Nonilex
@Nonilex@masto.ai replied  ·  activity timestamp last week

Addressing the room full of the #US’ top #generals & #admirals, summoned from around the world w/o explanation last week, #Hegseth defended his #firings of #FlagOfficers, which include the top US general, a #Black man, & the #Navy's top admiral, a #woman.

He said the officers he relieved were part of a “broken culture”.

#Trump & #PeteHegseth #military address🤬🧵

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Nonilex
@Nonilex@masto.ai  ·  activity timestamp last week

#Trump & #Hegseth #military address🤬🧵

#Defense Secy #PeteHegseth addressed the gathering of military leaders earlier.

He assailed what he called "decades of #decay" caused by policies promoting #diversity & #inclusion in the #USmilitary.

"Foolish & reckless political leaders set the wrong compass heading & we lost our way. We became the 'Woke Department,'" Hegseth said as he kicked off the event in Quantico, Virginia.

"But not anymore," he said.

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Nonilex
@Nonilex@masto.ai  ·  activity timestamp 2 weeks ago

#Trump orders deployment of #troops to #Portland

Trump on Saturday said he was directing #Defense Secy #PeteHegseth to send
troops to Portland & #ICE facilities.

"At the request of Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, I am directing Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, to provide all necessary Troops to protect *War ravaged* Portland, & any of our ICE Facilities under siege from attack by #Antifa, & other domestic terrorists," Trump posted.

#law #PosseComitatusAct
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-orders-deployment-troops-portland-ice-facilities-2025-09-27/?utm_source=braze&utm_medium=notifications&utm_campaign=2025_engagement

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The Japan Times
@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 2 weeks ago

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered 200 Oregon National Guard troops to be deployed while the state challenges U.S. President Donald Trump's move to send military forces into Portland. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09/29/world/politics/pentagon-national-guard-trump-portland/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #politics #pentagon #petehegseth #us #donaldtrump

The Japan Times

National guard troops called up after Trump's Portland announcement

The U.S. president on Saturday announced plans to send troops into Portland to protect federal immigration facilities against 'domestic terrorists.'
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Nonilex
@Nonilex@masto.ai  ·  activity timestamp 2 weeks ago

Defense Secy #PeteHegseth has announced that he has decided that the 20 soldiers who received the Medal of *Honor* for their actions in 1890 at #WoundedKnee will keep their awards in a video posted to social media Thursday evening.

#WoundedKneeMassacre #NativeAmerican #Lakota #Sioux #SouthDakota #PineRidge #massacre #USArmy #WhiteSupremacy #genocide #EthnicCleansing
https://apnews.com/article/wounded-knee-hegseth-soldiers-medal-of-honor-0310c47952ad7aeabb176f94d8af4d52

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Nonilex
@Nonilex@masto.ai  ·  activity timestamp 2 weeks ago

#Trump orders deployment of #troops to #Portland

Trump on Saturday said he was directing #Defense Secy #PeteHegseth to send
troops to Portland & #ICE facilities.

"At the request of Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, I am directing Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, to provide all necessary Troops to protect *War ravaged* Portland, & any of our ICE Facilities under siege from attack by #Antifa, & other domestic terrorists," Trump posted.

#law #PosseComitatusAct
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-orders-deployment-troops-portland-ice-facilities-2025-09-27/?utm_source=braze&utm_medium=notifications&utm_campaign=2025_engagement

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