Progressives, seeing a weakness in support for their cause within the military made major strides to reengineer DOD into a support arm for marxist causes under Obama and Biden (Obama III). DEI hires and promotions, queer sailor used a a poster boy for recruiting, DOD paying for your sex change operation, and a lifetime of the required drugs, was being used as a recruiting scheme. Simultaneously there were a lot of "astro turf" organizations and publications created to serve as an echo chamber for their portrayal of reality... which was never reality. "Task and Purpose" is a big dollar military journal that looks right, but always leans left. Its founder is just your average Marine vet, an average Marine who as a child vacationed with the Clinton family.
Today I read a poll indicating Trump and Hegseth are disliked by the rank and file in uniform. I found that really surprising given my head check of Naval Aviators earlier this year (1) - which indicated enormous appreciation for Trump and Sec. Hegseth and their refocusing on war fighting.
Then I look at the source of the poll .... yup, done by "Common Defense" - which is far left, not rank and file military aligned.
https://commondefense.us/about-us/
So, is Trump hated by the troops? Who ya' gonna believe ... my observation and talks with the armed helo pilots in North Island, the clear demonstration of support expressed in recruiting exceeding requirements, OR a purpose built, left wing disinformation factory?
1. https://nexttobagend.blogspot.com/2026/04/the-heart-of-warrior-beats-again.html



