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Coverage dated April 4, 2022

Matt Gaetz and defense secretary argue over US military capability and 'wokeism'

Headline from Local News 8

By Jeremy Herb and Ellie Kaufman, CNN Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Rep. Matt Gaetz got into a heated argument during Tuesday’s House Armed Services hearing after the Florida Republican accused the Pentagon of being too focused on “wokeism” and not defense.

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  1. Local News 8

    Matt Gaetz and defense secretary argue over US military capability and 'wokeism' (opens Local News 8)

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    By Jeremy Herb and Ellie Kaufman, CNN Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Rep. Matt Gaetz got into a heated argument during Tuesday’s House Armed Services hearing after the Florida Republican accused the Pentagon of being too focused on “wokeism” and not defense.

  2. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Matt Gaetz and defense secretary argue over US military capability and 'wokeism' | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    By Jeremy Herb and Ellie Kaufman, CNN Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Rep. Matt Gaetz got into a heated argument during Tuesday's House Armed Services

  3. Newsweek

    Matt Gaetz slams military "wokeism" in heated clash with defense secretary (opens Newsweek)

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    Gaetz and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin clashed over U.S. military capability during a Tuesday hearing.

  4. CBS News

    Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin defends military against Matt Gaetz's accusations of "woke-ism" (opens CBS News)

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    Austin and the congressman from Florida had a heated exchange during a congressional hearing Tuesday on Pentagon priorities.

  5. Talking Points Memo

    Defense Secretary Hits Back At Gaetz’s Accusation Of ‘Wokeism’ In The Military (opens Talking Points Memo)

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    Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin found himself in a heated clash with Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) after the GOP congressman rehashed right-wing grievances accusing the military of being more focused on…

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