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Warren emphasized that this exclusion not only discourages qualified women from joining the military but also jeopardizes the effectiveness of the armed forces altogether. “If we can’t tap into that reservoir of talent among women in military service, we will weaken our national defense,” she argued.
The Inextricable Link between Hegseth's Actions and Allegations
Moreover, Senator Warren drew a compelling connection between Hegseth's troubled history regarding treatment towards women and the rising incidence of sexual assault and harassment in military branches. As noted, last year alone, approximately 29,000 assaults were reported, a figure that many experts agree represents an undercount of the actual occurrences due to a pervasive culture of silence within the ranks.