Jared Evan
Fox News host Tucker Carlson, in a recent monologue, mocked the military’s shift from defense to social justice issues.
“So we’ve got new hairstyles, maternity flight suits. Pregnant women are going to fight our wars,” Carlson said , adding “It’s a mockery of the US military” before he compared the US military to China’s – which is “becoming more masculine.
Here is a clip from the controversial Tucker Carlson monologue
Tucker Carlson is being called a sexist for
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saying that pregnant women shouldn’t fight wars… pic.twitter.com/2nfyRecTp3
— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) March 11, 2021
The official Twitter account for the II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group actually Tweeted a response to a talk show, and many perceived this as the Marines being used to politicize and score “woke credibility”.
The removed Tweet from the II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group featured a picture of a female soldier carrying a male soldier, tagging Carlson with the caption “what it looks like in today’s armed forces,” adding “Get right before you get left, boomer.”
Tucker Carlson responded the following night.
Full Tucker Carlson segment responding to the DOD’s criticisms of his show:
“If the Pentagon can show that pregnant pilots are the best, we will be the first to demand an entire air force of them.”
“The U.S. military is not a vehicle for achieving equity.” pic.twitter.com/kK2mZBWrOr
— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) March 12, 2021
Many took to social media to criticize the Marines for engaging in a social media spat with a talk show host. Some look at it as a branch of the military actually attacking someone’s first amendment. The Tweet put out by the Marines is unprecedented, never have we seen a branch of the armed forces attack someone for criticizing or sharing an opinion about the military.
In the past, we have seen giant protests against the military, during the Vietnam and Iraq wars, and the armed forces never complained about people exercising their first amendment. A conservative talk show host criticized what he deemed the “feminization” of the military and they responded by using a childish insult “boomer”.
The fact that a branch of the military even responded to someone’s opinion is frightening to free speech advocates.
This is what an official military account said to an American who asked them to “Please focus on China instead of Tucker Carlson”. This is the start of Democrats openly politicizing the military as a wing of their party. This is disgraceful. https://t.co/LcPk2JGoVS
— Robby Starbuck (@robbystarbuck) March 14, 2021
Somewhere in the Left’s command center, a bright Harvard girl thought, “let’s pit Tucker Carlson against the US military; he’ll be attacked by those wingnuts who love guns and war and the troops!” Believe me, this is EXACTLY what they’re thinking.
— David Reaboi (@davereaboi) March 13, 2021
Our adversaries are watching every move you’re (@iimigofficial) making right now, and they’re laughing their asses off at the clowns behind this official US Military account, targeting and harassing a private citizen. What’s next? Drones? Get your shit together—it’s embarrassing! https://t.co/2VfnCjvwbM
— Dan Scavino??? (@DanScavino) March 14, 2021
Under Biden, the military is launching political attacks to intimidate Tucker Carlson & other civilians who criticize their policy decisions.
Officials in uniform are being used for the campaign.
I’ve demanded a meeting with the Commandant of the USMC to put a stop to it. pic.twitter.com/Ihl8xRJr0S
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) March 14, 2021
After the Marines were called out for using their official platform to further a SJW agenda, they admitted “We are human and we messed up.”
We are human and we messed up. What was intended as a tweet in support of our female Marines and sisters serving in uniform was clearly not aligned with our standard practices or an appropriate representation of the Marine Corps. We will do better and serve the people.
— II MEF Information Group (@iimigofficial) March 13, 2021
We can do better and we will collectively take a knee, review our procedures and get back in the fight. Our focus is to train, fight and win and we have a hard time doing that without your support.
— II MEF Information Group (@iimigofficial) March 13, 2021
What protocol changes will be announced to ensure that this kind of waste of taxpayer funds doesn’t occur again in the future?
Perhaps the @DoD_IG can recommend some action items
— Andrew Kloster (@ARKloster) March 13, 2021
We’ve strayed away from our brand and realize that. Our standard practices will be in effect and you can count on us to correct our mistake going forward.
— II MEF Information Group (@iimigofficial) March 13, 2021
