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@maziehirono That's not the point either women should be in combat voluntarily or involuntarily, but it can't just be voluntary. That not equal treatment, because there were plenty of men that were forced into combat duty if they wanted it or not.

Hegseth says he’s ordering a “real science” study on women in combat arms. But this isn’t about discovery—it’s about doubt. Women in combat have already proven themselves. The real question is whether this regime will follow the facts or cherry-pick findings to fit its agenda.

@SenWarren I think we should put a 75% capital gains tax on members of Congress while serving in Congress.

If Jeff Bezos can drop $10 million to sponsor the Met Gala, he can afford to pay his fair share in taxes.

@maziehirono The problem with women in combat duty is, involuntary combat duty. The women the volunteer don't answer for all.

I asked Pete Hegseth if he's laying the groundwork to reverse the policy on women in combat. He didn't say no, then began rambling about "the highest male standard." His overt misogyny is an insult to the sacrifice of the MILLIONS of women who serve and have served our country.

@VinGuptaMD @PeteHegseth The CIA and Department of State doesn't require FLU vaccines. If it was that important don't you think our most precious federal employees would be required to get the vaccine also?

As a 12 year reservist and CCATT ICU physician in the US Air Force, we have mandatory flu vaccinations across the uniformed services to ensure unit protection and readiness for deployments. Isn’t that the job of the SecDef versus playing vaccine politics @PeteHegseth?

@Logically_JC Currently the FLU vaccine is not required for all federal employees, it is encouraged and provided for free. It is consistent with federal employment laws. besides the vaccines are made in China.

Why would he do this?

@SenMarkKelly Senator Mark Kelly, then make it a law that ALL federal employees get the flu vaccine. Because currently it is not a law and not required by OPM.

George Washington believed that vaccinating his troops against smallpox was the key to winning the Revolutionary War and our independence. A founding father from 250 years ago had a better understanding of science and military readiness than Pete Hegseth.

@RepJasonCrow So why doesn't the Department of State mandate it for diplomats to work overseas?

I fought three combat tours as a paratrooper & Army Ranger. Vaccines are key to protecting servicemembers & having a fit and fighting force. Secretary Hegseth’s decision is reckless and puts military readiness at risk.

@wakeupusa Never argue with a lunatic on a street corner.

What's your response to her?

@RepJayapal There's something strange about a person that immigrated did extremely well, only to complain about the system.

This country’s tax system is built to favor those at the top and squeeze every last dime out of those at the bottom. It’s time for a change to this rigged system.

@SenatorSlotkin nice try, gas in Michigan was between 3.90 and 5.00 dollars in 2022. Adjusted for inflation it is still much higher than today.

Gas in Michigan is over $4 a gallon. The war in Iran is having a real impact on people’s pocketbooks.

@SenWarren remember when Trump asked you to stand if you are going to put Americans first and you didn't. Fix the fraud amongst your constituents before you complain about taxes.

Jeff Bezos has $222 billion. If he paid my wealth tax this year, we could fund insulin in America for everyone who needs it plus free school lunch for every kid in Texas—and have plenty of money left over. And Bezos would still have $215 billion dollars to spare.

@Arrogance_0024 This is why, so some future administration won't do this cnn.com/2016/08/03/pol…

Lose all this to rescue 1 pilot and call it your greatest military success of all time.

@RepPettersen let me ask you a question. When Donald Trump asked Representatives to stand if they would put US Citizens first, did you stand? That's why there are issues with social services.

Hegseth wasted $15M on ribeye steaks, $7M on lobster, and $98K on a grand piano — while Trump spent $400M on a ballroom, millions on private jets, and profited over $1.4B off the presidency. All while saying they don’t have enough money for your healthcare, child care or really anything for you.

@RepJasonCrow calm down sparky, there are 838 Admirals and Generals in the US military. If you put a GO's than Infantry (O1/2) platoon leaders. people have pointed this out many times.

Pete Hegseth is recklessly firing some of our most dedicated military leaders. These are folks with hundreds of years of combined experience, being pushed out with no notice. Hegseth’s political purges are endangering our national security.

@Day1Barbara @SenatorSlotkin They got around it because Hunter had not received a pay check yet, so they were able to pull his papers back. Something the rest of us would not get.

@SenatorSlotkin Maybe these generals & admirals are just the POLITICAL PAWN-TYPE GENERALS like Milley who pushed DEI, TRANSGENDERS, & very lax Physical Fitness because that's what the AUTOPEN Biden-Obama Cabal's agenda was: TOO WEAKEN the MILITARY & make it GIRLY, GIRLY!

Sec. Hegseth fired over 20 top generals and admirals, including a top Army general who served 7 presidents this week. Purging generals to settle personal or political vendettas is what happens in China or Russia, not America. I broke down why this is dangerous back in November:

@SenatorSlotkin Army went 3 years without a PT test, leadership that thought it was ok if soldiers work from home, Generals kicked soldiers out because the covid vaccine. Officers that thought it was ok for enlisted to perform in drag for them. GOs were recommend for promotion based on this.

@RepJayapal right but that is enough to motivate them to move to Switzerland. You need to fix the corruption in Medicaid and welfare fraud. fix that first and stop sending money to useless NGOs.

Great news! I’ve officially re-introduced the Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act to make sure the ultra-rich pay their fair share. Our tax system needs urgent reform — this is an important step to address wealth inequality and level the playing field for working people.

@SenWarren also he uses the money he makes to reinvest in our economy and the economies of are NATO allies. Because I guess that is important also.

Elon Musk has 6.5 MILLION times more wealth than the typical American. It’s time for a wealth tax — billionaires must pay their fair share.

@SenWarren Elon is not a hedge fund guy. He doesn't make his money like you, having insider information. He builds things are remarkable. He earned it let him keep it.

@CaptMarkKelly problem is we spent 10 times more than we should have and could have done it sooner had politics not been involved. SpaceX could have done this years ago. Just look at the bulky suits

The crew of Artemis II is making our country proud. This is just the start of a new era of Moon missions and I couldn’t be more excited.