Tucker Carlson Faces Backlash From Top Military Officials, Pentagon

Tucker Carlson is facing a ton of backlash from top U.S. officials following comments he made about women in the military. The popular Fox News host is known for his strong and often controversial opinions. Earlier this week, he used his platform to address a new effort supporting female soldiers. This includes measures to make it safer and easier for women to join and stay in the military. Carlson bashed the new initiative, calling it “a mockery.” He specifically voiced opposition to the idea of “maternity flight suits” and updates to army and air force hair regulations. Now enlisted soldiers, officers, senior members of the military, Pentagon officials, other top brass and even veterans groups are all banding together in support of their female counterparts. They denounced Carlson’s words as demeaning, with a Pentagon spokesperson saying he hoped the commentator would “realize the mistake he made and express some regret.” The Pentagon also said they would not take any advice from a TV show host.