Why The Pentagon Has Harsh Words For Tucker Carlson
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It appears Carlson’s misogynistic comment struck the wrong chord with higher ups in the Pentagon, with many, including Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin expressing “revulsion” over his monologue. A spokesman for the military, John Kirby, said he hoped the controversial TV host would realize the mistake he had made, by saying things “essentially demeaned the entire U.S. military and how we defend and serve this country” (via CBS).
Women in the military were offended by Tucker Carlson
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Another social media user tweeted a photo of a shot-up fighter plane with the caption: “Remember in 2003 when @TuckerCarlson’s A-10 Warthog took significant anti-aircraft damage yet completed the mission and returned to base? Oh wait, that was USAF Col. Kim Campbell.”
Then there was this veteran who was made furious not just by what Carson said, but the impact of his words, saying “Imagine all the women in the military right now, who are working night and day to protect this country, to hear the s*** @TuckerCarlson says, now, imagine how they are treated when the asshole @FoxNews MAGA men believe it.”
