The U.S. bombed nuclear facilities in Iran.
But enough about that. What really matters is Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s problematic language — specifically, his casual gendering of the American B-2 bombing crews.
by Becket Adams
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth arrives prior to a closed briefing on Iran for members of the House of Representatives on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., June 27, 2025.
Elizabeth Frantz/Reuters
The U.S. bombed nuclear facilities in Iran.
But enough about that. What really matters is Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s problematic language — specifically, his casual gendering of the American B-2 bombing crews.

About the Author
Becket Adams is a columnist for National Review, the Washington Examiner, and The Hill.
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The U.S. bombed nuclear facilities in Iran.
But enough about that. What really matters is Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s problematic language — specifically, his casual gendering of the American B-2 bombing crews.
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About the Author
Becket Adams is a columnist for National Review, the Washington Examiner, and The Hill.
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