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Virginia GOP Senate candidate implies that individuals accepting of drag queens lack the toughness required for military service


Hung Cao, the Republican Senate nominee in Virginia, criticized drag queens and those who are accepting of them by suggesting they are not tough enough to serve in the military during a televised debate against Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine. Cao, a Navy veteran, connected diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives to military recruitment issues. He specifically cited the use of drag queens in Navy recruitment efforts, stating that what is needed are “alpha males and alpha females” who are willing to do whatever it takes to win wars. Cao referenced a now-ended Navy Digital Ambassador Pilot Program that included a drag performer, which had received Republican backlash. Cao’s campaign defended his remarks, stating they reflected common beliefs.

Senator Kaine disagreed with Cao, emphasizing the importance of broadening the military’s reach to new communities and promoting the benefits of military service. The Cook Political Report rates the Virginia Senate seat as being securely Democratic, despite former President Donald Trump’s endorsement of Cao and his subsequent appearance at the Republican National Convention. Hung Cao’s background includes special operations service in conflict zones like Iraq, Afghanistan, and Somalia, as well as collaboration with various government agencies. The debate focused on improving military recruitment, with Kaine dismissing Cao’s argument and highlighting the need to engage diverse populations for military service.

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