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A top aide to Pete Hegseth posted scores of offensive, sexist comments | CNN Politics

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October 27, 2026 • 11:30 AM
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shared scores of racist, sexist and homophobic posts, spread conspiracy theories, and repeatedly denigrated Islam and immigrants. CNN’s Senior Investigative reporter Allison Gordon reports.

A top aide to Pete Hegseth posted scores of offensive, sexist comments | CNN Politics

shared scores of racist, sexist and homophobic posts, spread conspiracy theories, and repeatedly denigrated Islam and immigrants. CNN’s Senior Investigative reporter Allison Gordon reports.

shared scores of racist, sexist and homophobic posts, spread conspiracy theories, and repeatedly denigrated Islam and immigrants. CNN’s Senior Investigative reporter Allison Gordon reports.

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