Native American Communities Push to Remove Wounded Knee Medals

Native American communities sought to remove military honors for Wounded Knee Massacre soldiers.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rejected their request.
Hegseth accused previous defense secretary of prioritizing political correctness over historical accuracy.
Native American leaders condemned Hegseth's decision, stating the massacre wasn't an act of bravery.

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Pete Hegseth

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