Fallout and backlash continue following Hegseth's speech to top military officials

WQAD News 8 October 1, 2025
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During his nearly hour-long speech, Hegseth said the military has promoted too many leaders for the wrong reasons based on race, gender quotas and “historic firsts." Read more: https://www.wqad.com/article/news/nation-world/trump-and-hegseth-set-to-meet-with-hundreds-of-military-leaders/507-2e6eab04-b9f1-47fe-8df2-518b47cfedaa More news: www.wqad.com Download the WQAD News 8+ streaming app for free: https://www.wqad.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/wqad-plus-news-8-streaming-app-24-7-news-channel-roku-amazon-fire-stick-tv/526-8541371e-0493-4bcb-943b-4f265cfa63ce  ‘Like’ WQAD on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wqad8     Follow WQAD on X: https://x.com/wqad Follow WQAD on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wqadnews8/