All articles tagged with #veterans advocacy
The West Point alumni association canceled a ceremony honoring actor Tom Hanks, who was set to receive the Sylvanus Thayer Award, citing a focus on their core military mission. The cancellation raises questions about Hanks's political associations and his advocacy for veterans, amid broader political tensions.
Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, faces allegations of misconduct from his time leading veterans' advocacy groups. A whistleblower report accuses him of being intoxicated at work events, pursuing female staffers, and ignoring sexual misconduct within the organization. These allegations, along with a past sexual assault claim, raise concerns about his suitability for the Defense Department role. Hegseth denies the claims, attributing them to disgruntled former associates.