Kristi Noem Called Wounded Knee Massacre "Horrific," Hegseth Defends It

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Agriculture Secretary Kristi Noem, both serving in Donald Trump’s cabinet, have offered sharply different portrayals of the 1890 massacre at Wounded Knee — though in different contexts and times.

Pete Hegseth Defended “Carpet Bombing,” Blowing Up Homes, and Targeting Civilians in 2016 Speech Read More

Pete Hegseth Defended “Carpet Bombing,” Blowing Up Homes, and Targeting Civilians in 2016 Speech Read More

In a video posted this week, Hegseth declared that Medals of Honor awarded to U.S. soldiers involved in the slaughter of unarmed Native American women and children would remain in place, calling them “brave soldiers” who “deserve those medals.” He said the decision was final, adding, “Their place in our nation’s history is no longer up for debate.”