Hegseth’s purge of service members cheering Kirk killing comes under heavy scrutiny

Hegseth Suspends Service Members Celebrating Kirk Killing

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has suspended or placed under investigation at least eight service members for celebrating the assassination of conservative leader Charlie Kirk.

Hegseth leads purge of service members cheering Charlie Kirk assassination

(The Hill) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s campaign to oust service members celebrating or mocking the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk online has already seen at least eight people suspended or placed under investigation, with legal experts warning of a chilling effect on free speech. The disciplinary actions — including suspensions of at least five Army officers and an Air Force senior master sergeant, a Marine officer relieved of his recruit…

Hegseth's purge of service members cheering Kirk killing comes under heavy scrutiny

(The Hill) -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s campaign to oust service members celebrating or mocking the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk online has already seen at least eight people suspended or placed under investigation, with legal experts warning of a chilling effect on free speech. The disciplinary actions — including suspensions of at least five Army officers and an Air Force senior master sergeant, a Marine officer relieved of his recrui…

Hegseth’s purge of service members cheering Kirk killing comes under heavy scrutiny

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s campaign to oust service members celebrating or mocking the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk online has already seen at least eight people suspended or placed under investigation, with legal experts warning of a chilling effect on free speech. The disciplinary actions — including suspensions of at least five Army officers and…