Defense Secretary Hegseth Upholds Controversial Wounded Knee Medals of Honor Against Congressional Push
In a decisive move defying congressional efforts, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirms that the 20 soldiers awarded Medals of Honor at Wounded Knee will keep their decorations—raising fundamental questions about military accountability and the rewriting of historical narratives under Washington’s watch.
By Patriot News Investigative Desk | September 26, 2025