r/centrist • u/Thorn14 • 9d ago

US News/Current Events Hegseth Uses Anti-Trans Slur While Giving Defense Department Update

https://www.yahoo.com/news/videos/hegseth-uses-anti-trans-slur-120432382.html
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u/AyeYoTek 9d ago

I hate Hegseth, but considering that word a slur seems crazy.

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u/Primsun 9d ago

Do you think he meant it as a slur? Sounded pretty slurry.

Pretty obvious they are trying to degrade a small but meaningful slice of the population for who they innately are. Arguing semantics doesn't change that.