Pete Hegseth's Anti-Trans Slur During Iowa State Fair Raises Eyebrows

Photo Credit: Leon Neal/Staff / Getty Images Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth got criticism this week as he used an anti-trans slur for transgender people during a public event in Iowa. The comment was part of a campaign appearance at the Iowa State Fair and was made seemingly unprompted. In general, it's tied to the administration's broader rebranding of the Pentagon. Pete Hegseth used a slur during Iowa State Fair speech At the Iowa State Fair on Monday, Pete Hegseth, alongside Republican Rep. Zach Nunn, joined for a "Salute to the Troops" military fundraiser at JR's Southpork Ranch. . . .