Hegseth's War on Woke: Renaming of Gay Rights Icon's Ship Underway
Defense Secretary of the United States advocates for a change in the vessel's title, currently honoring a prominent gay activist. - Defense Secretary advocates for a rechristening of a naval vessel in honor of a renowned gay activist.
In a bold move that signals his anti-woke agenda, newly appointed US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has allegedly ordered the Navy to rename the ship "USNS Harvey Milk," a symbol of gay rights and civil rights.
According to military media outlets like "Military.com" and CBS News, this move is a part of Hegseth's mission to restore the military's "warrior culture" and align with President Trump's priorities. The ship, launched in 2016, was named after the slain gay rights leader and former Navy officer, Harvey Milk, by then-Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus during Obama's presidency. The proposal has sparked outrage and criticism, especially within the LGBTQ+ community, during Pride Month.
Yet, the Pentagon has remained tight-lipped about the issue, refusing to confirm or deny the reports. The decision is expected to be made in the coming days, a clear indication of Hegseth's unwavering stance on his agenda.
A Dangerous Precedent?
If the reports are true, the renaming of the USNS Harvey Milk could be just the beginning. According to CBS News, other ships named after prominent civil rights figures could face the same fate. For instance, a tanker named after the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is also under discussion.
Hegseth's spokesman has confirmed that they are indeed reviewing the names of all military facilities and resources to ensure they align with the President's vision, the nation's history, and the spirit of the troops. If this review leads to a new name for the USNS Harvey Milk, it would mark a significant step towards erasing the legacy of these iconic figures and their contributions to civil rights.
The Culture War Rages On
Since taking office, Hegseth has been actively opposing diversity programs in the US military, removing references, websites, and firing high-ranking officials for their inclusion efforts. He openly criticizes the motto "Our diversity is our strength," and his actions seem to be geared towards promoting a narrative where the military is strengthened exclusively by white heterosexual males.
In the eyes of his critics, Hegseth appears to be on a crusade to erase all figures from US history who do not meet this narrow, exclusive definition. As the renaming of the USNS Harvey Milk suggests, this culture war is far from over.
- Pete Hegseth's alleged renaming of the USS Harvey Milk, symbolizing a controversial shift in war-and-conflicts policy-and-legislation under his leadership, mirrors his broader mission to reshape the US military according to President Trump's politics and general-news priorities.
- The potential renaming of other ships named after prominent civil rights figures, like the tanker named after Ruth Bader Ginsburg, highlights the far-reaching implications of Hegseth's moves in the ongoing culture war, representing a threat to the iconic status of figureheads in war-and-conflicts, policy-and-legislation, and general-news.
