Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has reportedly ordered the Navy to change the names of several ships, including one named after gay rights icon Harvey Milk.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has reportedly ordered the Navy to change the names of several ships, including one named after gay rights icon Harvey Milk.

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Pete Hegseth Orders Removal of Harvey Milk’s Name From Navy Ship

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Pete Hegseth Orders Removal of Harvey Milk’s Name From Navy Ship

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