It’s almost like clockwork: as soon as a strong conservative nominee comes within arm’s reach of power, the left-leaning media assembles their hit squad. This time, it’s Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth in their crosshairs, with the New Yorker reportedly preparing a “bombshell” story based on a shaky foundation of decade-old allegations. The timing? Convenient, as always.
The source of the drama? A former coworker at Concerned Veterans for America (CVA), a conservative veterans-advocacy group where Hegseth was CEO. This individual, described as being on the “periphery of Trump world” and apparently nursing a grudge, dusted off some well-worn accusations about Hegseth’s alleged behavior at social events.
Let’s be clear: these allegations, involving beer after long days of volunteer work and a Christmas party, hardly amount to anything scandalous for a 34-year-old National Guard captain fresh from a second tour in Afghanistan.
But it gets better. The accuser, fired from CVA years ago, paints Hegseth as a “part-timer” combat veteran, a claim so false it’s laughable. His combat record, including leading troops in Iraq through intense urban battles, is backed by those who served alongside him. If wearing a Combat Infantryman Badge doesn’t count as combat experience, then nothing does.
What’s more ironic is the selective outrage over a few after-hours beers. Grassroots advocacy isn’t fought in boardrooms—it happens where real people are. Army veteran Sam Rogers hit the nail on the head defending Hegseth, pointing out that engaging veterans sometimes means meeting them in bars or hospitals, not at catered luncheons. This boots-on-the-ground approach is exactly what made CVA so effective in championing major reforms in veteran healthcare—reforms that, predictably, the Biden administration has been busy dismantling.
The accuser also flings accusations of age discrimination, claiming CVA leadership favored younger staff. Even if this were true, it seems more like sour grapes than a legitimate grievance. Building a team that reflects a modern approach to advocacy isn’t discrimination; it’s strategy.
You’ll be shocked to learn that the @NewYorker’s hit piece on Pete Hegseth was complete bullshit. They’ll lie, cheat and steal to try to sink my father’s nominees. The corporate media truly is the #EnemyOfThePeople!!https://t.co/b7hvSDkCLi
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) December 2, 2024
At the heart of this attack is a bigger story: the relentless effort to discredit anyone associated with Trump’s agenda, no matter the cost. Pete Hegseth’s real “crime” is being a strong, unapologetic conservative who gets results. The left can’t stand it, so they drag out baseless accusations and hope something sticks.
Before you start freaking out about Pete Hegseth, let me educate you.
Pete has a bachelors from Princeton, a Masters from Harvard, 2 bronze stars, was a Major in the Army National Guard, has served in both Iraq and Afghanistan (has a CIB), and listen to this… pic.twitter.com/d2smhgYf5s
— Kron (@Kronykal) November 13, 2024
If this is the best dirt they can dig up on Hegseth, it only proves he’s the right man for the job.
