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Pete Hegseth blasted as "weird" & "homoerotic" by lesbian congresswoman
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· July 16, 2026
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Key takeaway Becca Balint criticized Hegseth, alleging he has intense feelings towards men while being homophobic.
A local congresswoman has spoken out against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Out lesbian U.S. Rep.
Becca Balint criticized Hegseth, alleging he has intense feelings towards men while being homophobic. Her comments were recorded and posted on a left-leaning media outlet's social media account. Balint suggested that Hegseth's behavior is indicative of a larger issue within the administration.
Further details on the comments and the response to them are available from the source, including video-recorded comments from Balint and context about the controversy surrounding Hegseth.
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Category: safety Published: July 16, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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