According to The Guardian, Late-night host discussed the defense secretary’s attacks on DEI, time as a Fox News host and ties to nationalist groups. On his HBO show on Sunday night, John Oliver focused on Pete Hegseth, characterizing his actions as secretary of war as “taking a wrecking ball” to the US military.
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John Oliver on Pete Hegseth’s military plans: ‘Dr Seuss for concussed bigots’
By Marcus Reed
CultureContext
The report, filed in our Culture section, was first published by The Guardian on Monday, November 9 and concerns the United States.
Background
John Oliver: John William Oliver is a British and American comedian, political commentator, actor, and television personality. He hosts Last Week Tonight with John Oliver on HBO and started his career as a stand-up comedian in the United Kingdom.
Pete Hegseth: Peter Brian Hegseth is an American politician, U.S. Army veteran, and former television personality who has been serving as the 29th United States secretary of defense since 2025.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion: Diversity, equity, and inclusion are organizational frameworks that seek to promote the fair treatment and full participation of all people, particularly groups who have historically been underrepresented, marginalized, or subject to discrimination based on identity or disability.
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