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Vol. 15 · No. 129 · Thursday, 29 October 2026

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Leaked: Hegseth’s plan to 'de-gay' the military

Duffel Blog obtained the confidential memo.

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THE PENTAGON — Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has released a new set of sweeping policies intended to “de-gay” the military, sources confirmed today. In response to pushback about early, unexplained changes since taking over at the Pentagon, Hegseth included his rationale for each policy in a written memo, which was subsequently leaked to Duffel Blog reporters and compiled below:

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