JUST IN: Josh Hawley Claims Damning Report Was 'Deliberately' Concealed From Congress

At a Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing on Tuesday, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) questioned US Coast Guard Academy whistleblowers.
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[@live_free_or_die7260]

Hearings, hearings, and hearings....and nothing is done.

[@sabaha4637]

They get exposed !!!!!!!!

[@johnnystl1288]

@@sabaha4637 What is the good of being exposed if nothing is done?

[@sabaha4637]

You can’t fire impeach arrest any1 without evidence/ hearings

[@Shadobanned4life]

EVER.

[@keithb6717]

If Congress actually did nothing we’d be far better off. Duh.

[@raybates3119]

I feel for these people because I have been through it. Not in the Marine Corps but in my Law Enforcement career. I worked for a despot for about half of my 31 year career. I wouldn't play ball with him and I suffered for it. I refused to let him make me quit but was passed up for promotions out of spite, etc. He got his from the criminal justice system in the end and I ended up on top. My integrity has never been for sale!

[@debbieeggiman6761]

I’m so sorry you went through that❤️🙏🏼

[@MyCharlie223]

The LEO Profession is some of the most fun I've had ever but I've encountered the most toxic leadership I have ever seen in any job

[@ConstitutionalRepublicStands]

Your example of integrity alone was worth more than his entire career. I salute you. 🫡

[@donaldfeger91]

That's right integrity ain't for sale!

[@Tisrok]

I feel that bro. Didn't do LE but when I was in the Corps worked for a SSgt that hated everything and everybody. Dude broke off a few dozen Marines, permanent injuries. Hazing PT until people broke. Same deal, the other NCOs and I always held our ground until finally dude was relieved from his position and then separated OTH.

[@fulofcharm]

I would never believe in my life time that the ppl we voted for to protect us isn’t their priority. Shame!! Thank you Whistleblowers

[@cyelgreen4655]

Believe it.

[@flawdanative3223]

What makes you think the people We voted for are the ones actually in office? These lowlifes have been rigging elections for Decades.

[@lisashapiro4714]

Shocking 😳🧭😱💔

[@secondarytrollaccount666]

You should have been privy to this information years ago. Did you not do research into the people at the top? These blind voters place their ballot on whether their politicians are woke or not and then cry when their legislation affects them in a negative way. Some of them even move from their home states once enough destruction has been wrought and then vote for the same kind of people that destroyed their lives like the sheeple they are. The right to vote is a double edged blade that has destroyed so many once beautiful and thriving cities.

[@b.bruster1462]

@@cyelgreen4655 exactly.

[@mjpope1012]

Nothing but respect for you Josh, keep go'in sir ! Thankyou whistleblowers. Shine a light.

[@echelon8197]

"The bigger the stripes, the bigger the threat" This pretty much sums up the over-reach of our government.

[@ballsdeep5336]

All governments

[@longshankdrills8799]

Exactly !!!! Rampid narcissism.

[@robnutile4338]

Is there anything government does other than overreach?

[@camillabelgard5917]

​@@robnutile4338 not really😢

[@longshankdrills8799]

@@robnutile4338 Yes, *steals our money at every turn !!!!*

[@robertlesaca4776]

That's why General Milley is still in there. He's so corrupt.

[@junecarrothers5970]

Surely Milley is not still there???????????????

[@richardedwards6777]

Bidens father should have pulled out fjb

[@KH_FYM]

It didn't happen when Milley was chairman of the joint chiefs. It happened between the 1980s and 2006.

[@davidhfranz]

Coast Guard doesn't report to the DoD. They report to DHS.

[@KH_FYM]

@@davidhfranz What's abundantly clear is that Congress is not in their chain of command.

[@sandyg8463]

Thank you to all who came forward to testify. Thank you for your willingness to be honest and courageous. It is painful to see the demise of our country because of lack of leader ship, and excess of ego and self-servitude. may every single one, who is manipulating and deceiving, suffer consequences far harsher than they could ever imagine.

[@celticone4677]

Why after all the many disclosures in recent months as to how corrupt and evil the present administration in the White House really is, are they still snubbing their noses at the honest hard working American people? Why isn’t someone who believes in the law and the Constitution of the United States of America, stepping in to defend decency, integrity and honesty in America. Why? Has evil totally taken over America so that those who are patriots are being dragged through shameful courts, that are obviously presided over by questionable Judges? I cannot believe that such a strong nation has in just 3 years stooped to this distressing level. That proves to me that the Administrations that came prior to Donald Trump’s Presidency, were planning to bring America to its knees. The apparent monetary and economic gain of the leaders of that time speaks volumes. Donald Trump just got in their way in their plans to bring America to it’s knees , and during his four years as President, and since then, they are doing everything their evil minds can do, to stop America becoming great again. America, please don’t let this happen. Are there no decent human beings in politics and the judiciary anymore? Or has evil spread so much, that goodness and decency no longer has a foothold in America.

[@charlescook4877]

Let's start with the people that brainwashed you

[@slee2819]

The officer class exists to serve its own interests. The officer class will use politically expedient ideas, such as feminism, diversity, etc. when those ideas align with the interest of the officer class. However, when threatened the officer, class, rallies to protect itself against those ideas, the same as the political class does.

[@gerrilanter1965]

Lack of moral character.

[@mr1234tempo]

The Deep State exists in the military!

[@stephenweyuker3578]

I’m so sorry that she was let go for no reason! Thrown away like trash, I wish there was something that could be done for her!!!!

[@gloriamarquez7999]

😢🙏

[@thelastsay]

I want the leadership of the Coast Guard in front of a congressional hearing that covered this up.

[@andreasmith7109]

But - will ANYTHING ever be done?

[@patdro1662]

​@@andreasmith7109there is a lot of this that went on around the world. Check Canada among others to see what was done.

[@garrywest7737]

Why, it won't go anywhere, typical congress, lots of talk but no walk.

[@maryharte2550]

@@garrywest7737 Really? I have a lot of faith in Senator Hawley. Look at the reaction of this horrific situation that Josh Hawley very clearly showed. When you get Josh Hawleys' attention, you're on the right path. Have faith.

[@coodycaster9812]

..but were still getting our ass kicked in this war right now.@@maryharte2550

[@Juliet475]

Love this man, Josh Hawley!!!

[@VansGal4Sure]

Agreed! He has the guts to call all the B.S. out!

[@albertchavez7645]

@@VansGal4Sure people with guts don't run like a scared rabbit when the U.S. CAPITAL is brutilly attacked and terrorized by Joshy's own thugs.

[@richiejohnson]

Josh virtue signals every chance he gets. He doesn't give a crap about this woman.

[@cidquakenbush302]

Same! I respect him and our future President Trump

[@JD-ww4nl]

I admire what Hawley is doing here but his involvement in J6 makes him a traitor. I’m glad he’s doing at least one thing that’s admirable, but all the good deeds in the world wouldn’t undo treason.

[@geraldinejohnson6925]

Dear lord. How can this happen? These men should be stripped of their command and charged. No retirement but jail. This is horrendous.

[@YaakovEzraAmiChi]

Thank you so much to this brave woman. Thank you to the brave women who stood up and have been fighting to bring this issue to light and to change the culture. It’s a shame any of this happened to these women and the countless other women who have had to deal with this.

[@JuanRodriguez-tf7fh]

Women There I said it again in case you forgot to mention

[@paddyholly2184]

Nothing new. Nothing will change because of this hearing either. Just Look at the Commander in Chief from 2016-2020. Multiple rape charges (all shushed up) and 30+ years to get a conviction? The accusations of sexual harrassement by Anita Hill against Judge Clarence Thomas weren't believed either. Now look at what he's been up to. Still Zero CONSEQUENCES!

[@gabrielgozzoli9100]

It should be a serious criminal offense for bureaucrats to misuse power. Change the laws. No more immunity. Hold them accountable.

[@AdamRosenberg_fatfrog]

They should be held to a higher standard, not exempt from scrutiny.

[@WhatTheWHAT524]

​@AdamRosenberaig_fatfrog I agree. Anyone in a position of power, especially that of any elected offical but any position of power period, should be held to a higher standard. We should expect our leaders to hold themselves to a higher standard and if they do not then we the people will. Our Country is on it's knees right now. Time we the people fight back and demand better. Period.

[@coblogan75]

The same people who would hold them accountable are the same people who are abusing their power. There is only one question you should ask yourself (as I do), what are you willing to do to affect change?

[@charlescook4877]

I am also looking forward to Donald Trump going to prison and being held accountable

[@kimdearrington258]

The powerful are NEVER held accountable for their actions, while the rest of us are illegally convicted of so called crimes that we allegedly commit, but if we were connected or wealthy and powerful nothing at all would happen to us, and this country is full of jackbooted thugs willing to violate individuals, as well as violate those individuals Rights!

[@eriklarson2066]

God bless the whistle blowers. Our government needs an enema

[@garybeaudetsr8642]

Lol. That is spot on !!

[@cindipossidento5688]

Great point, and if the first one doesn’t work, go for a couple more !!!

[@felix194918]

Needs TRUMP.

[@KH_FYM]

​@@felix194918Why? It happened over 20 years ago from 1980s to 2006. I hope you realize it's not going on now. It wasn't going on when Trump was in office. It wasn't going on when Obama was in Office is not going on when Biden's in office.

[@user-bw7oy7vy2t]

Are you kidding??? Wake up and smell the roses@!!

[@someoneout-there2165]

Bless this woman with PTSD. People with PTSD are very brave people. They have additional issues to deal with and they still put themselves out there. I hope this lady finds peace.

[@jp5419]

This is what a HERo looks like!!! Thank you to both these strong women. I'm grateful for your service.

[@etchersplace]

I'm retired Air Force, a female. Every single word they said is absolute truth. The Good Ole Boy Club ruined a lot of careers.

[@michaeld53]

Ruined mine

[@scottwaters998]

Well the good ol' boys need to be dealt with.

[@1014p]

Funny power trip women made my time in very difficult like wise civilian world. That club you speak is not just men. Get that right at least.

[@dsmooth1912]

​@@1014pTruth

[@etchersplace]

@1014p I will agree with you as well. I worked on the flightline and was outnumbered 100 to 1 men to women, there just weren't many women in the maintenance field. There were some vicious female clicks in admin and the clinic. It's high school crap regardless of the gender doing it.

[@lesliebednar5426]

I am friggin disgusted by this wicked government run by demons!

[@amandaburleson2035]

its worse in other countrys lol

[@GeorgeOrwellWasRight]

​@@amandaburleson2035don't normalize it.

[@razberrycuddles22]

​@@amandaburleson2035yea, so let's hope we don't go down to that level either.

[@user-im6kf4uy8s]

​@@amandaburleson2035Oh ok so that makes what is happening in America acceptable does it??Don't normalize it.

[@stevieb7865]

You’ve got that right!

[@kenmcclellan]

I am so embarrassed to see how poorly we handled sexual harrassment in the ranks. Came face-to-face with it in officer training school. I was an OT chaplain and a young woman came to talk about having been taken advantage of by a couple of upper classmen in leadership positions. So I reported it. An "investigation" ensued. The result? She took an honorable discharge. And the upper classmen? I've no idea if their spotty record followed them past graduation.

[@RichardCranium321]

Same thing happened to my adopted sister, but she wasn't a trainee, she was 6 years into the Navy and living full time on the ship with her abuser who was an officer when she was PFC.

[@DrJones-nh4my]

Happened to someone I know. Women got kicked out and men were not demoted.

[@hydrolito]

That's call hearsay if she didn't report it.

[@kenmcclellan]

Our confidentiality arrangement didn't include me sitting on known crimes. So maybe we did something right.@@hydrolito

[@joken8901]

​@@hydrolitoBS a fact is a fact not hearsay it's an historic crime

[@patriciacallanan8035]

How despicable for a distinguished Academy. All of the officers should be dishonorable discharged. They do not deserve to go on with their lives when the women have no shot at a career. Some had to leave the Coast Guard. Never mind the therapy needed to help get through this horrific time. Sen, Hawley, u are a go getter and make things right. please make this right for all the women involved. It's hard to imagine that all these assaults were from 2020 and never reported, hidden.

[@coreenaburke5378]

Amen!

[@levans3447]

Hearing after hearing after hearing after hearing. The extent of the evil and corruptmess is too deep.

[@cidquakenbush302]

​@@matthewmitchell2760Trump knows what he needs to do now. I can't wait for his return! Trump2024 USA 🇺🇸 ♥

[@chrisdorsey5383]

"I can't handle demerits!" Translation: I can't handle my jib, I must have ptsd and this branch is responsible.

[@paddyholly2184]

​@@chrisdorsey5383 Are you Purposely twisting her words? Or do you Really have a mental deficiency that blocks out the context of her comments?!

[@chrisdorsey5383]

@paddyholly2184 Are you just coming to her defense because your timings are synch up?

[@cxa011500]

This is absolutely tragic. We need to protect people who volunteer to protect our country.

[@gypsyrain369]

YES ! NOT THE ABUSER !

[@markjamison6286]

they are paid. not volunteers. that would be called drafted and we dont do that anymore.

[@jeffrey.carroll]

​@@markjamison6286yes they're paid, but they still elected to serve. And yes, men can still be drafted if there's a war and we run out of soldiers.

[@davemi00]

@@jeffrey.carrollWe presently do Not have a draft.

[@Socom-lm5nu]

​@markjamison6286 yes your right but they where not drafted joining the military is a voluntary thing so yes they volunteered.

[@user-ei7ld7td2t]

This is absolutely outrageous what that lady's been through, those bureaucrats need hauling before a court,disgusting.

[@OnlyTheChronic]

Thank you Whistleblower and Thank you ladies who are testifying. I didn't serve but I am a former Military wife and I have seen consequences of these coverups first hand and I have seen a beautiful young girl go from full of life and at the top of her game to intentionally drowning herself in the ocean after telling a friend that all she was good for now was " shark bait" and her body was never recovered.. nobody should ever be made to feel that way but she couldn't take the harassment anymore. They just do not care about the lower ranks or anything going on within as long as they can make themselves look good and continue to move up that ladder. I believe you all and I am so sorry for what was done to you. It's not fair but someone needs to stand up and say something before anything will change and it looks like this is your mission. You are very much appreciated.

[@SweetNeoCon407]

And you can bet the commander of the CG academy will not be held accountable. None of them are ever held accountable.

[@michaeld53]

He will be able to retire with no punishment

[@RowdyBorders-ni3ti]

An wonder why no promotion

[@rah2209]

@@michaeld53 And his pension.

[@cuzimryte7011]

@@michaeld53 That's not all true. Just earlier this year a Maj General (2 star) was demoted to Colonel and forced to retire for sex related crimes. He had to pay over $54k and will see thousands less retirement pay, per month, for the rest of his life.

[@americanatheart110]

13 soldiers die in Afghan debacle. Is anyone held accountable?

[@bungalowmo]

This happened to a school friend decades ago. During her time in boot camp, she was cornered by 3 men and was gang raped. The upper level just wanted it to disappear, so they gave her an honorable discharge & a few crumbs of cash. Absolutely disgusting.

[@michaell1603]

You make it sound like there’s a petty cash drawer they just hand out $5,000 and say “stay quiet” 😂. That’s not accurate at all. Every service takes reports of felonies very seriously. They have literal federal agents investigate and interrogate and collect evidence. NCIS, CID, OSI. They don’t play around. They’re armed federal agents. Regardless, if you want to avoid the alleged stories of work cover ups, college cover ups, military cover ups, just call 911 or visit a civilian hospital for a sexual assault kit. Even if you think your small towns police force covers up a crime, you can report to local police or county based police. If there’s corruption in all of those you go state police, barring that you go to federal police. Unlimited options for accountability here. If they don’t press charges or take a report then you address the district attorney directly. Or federal prosecutors. Or senators. Or congressmen. Or the media. Again, unlimited avenues of approach here 😂

[@JefferyAshmore]

What are garbage dump that this happened to this poor girl.

[@Capn_Jack]

WOW disgusting. Dudes should be locked up

[@christianfreedom-seeker934]

Yeah, her word against who? She has no proof. I bet she didn't even do a "rape kit" with Medical. It is not uncommon for some women to "get back" at authority figures by making fake accusations. I hope Congress sends her home empty handed. Without PROOF she is just a liar.

[@jillhumphrys8073]

Reminds me of the Generals Daughter.

[@python357magnum100]

It is hard to imagine a more stupid or more dangerous way of making decisions than by putting those decisions in the hands of people who pay no price for being wrong. Thomas Sowell

[@sy01mamabear83]

This is utterly appalling that no justice whatsoever was pursued fully or properly! Omg...She never got closure.

[@my-yt-inputs2580]

I retired as an E-9 from the military. Some of the reasons I retired when I did was out of protest. Being the top enlisted rank I was privileged to see and hear things lower ranks were not. I was surprised by the dishonesty and outright fraud that was going on in upper echelons of the military structure. I was hated by some and loved by others for my pushbacks against the "System." I saw the problems coming mostly from the officer side vs the enlisted side of things however.

[@danmc3369]

I respect your service. I retired as a Senior Master Sergeant (E-8). As you are most likely aware, Congress limits the number of people to serve in these top 2 ranks to 2% for E-8 and 1% for E-9s. I agree with you. While I had the honor and privilege to work with many exceptional men and women of all ranks, I was always disheartened whenever a senior NCO was charged with such crimes. I knew of several cases where upon conviction, the top enlisted members were busted down to E-1 and given a dishonorable discharge. When a senior officer was the culprit, a colonel or general, usually a piece of carpet was brought forward along with a whisk broom. Sadly, it still exists.

[@Rolf-son-of-an-electrician]

I agree, the issue is way bigger than sexual misconduct: but the vested interests pushing this story have no fucks to give for the lower ranks. This is just old school pussy politics. No mention of classism or the mistreatment of lower ranks to be seen. They just want to get a rise out of their female audience with the tried and true method of a victim showcases. 90% of the Coast Guards victims won't even get an honorable mentions, simply because their grievances don't line up with Forbe's or CNN's target demo.

[@kaitlanparks8061]

Thank you both for your service, but also for the incredible bravery you continue to show by being honest and so full of integrity.

[@danmc3369]

Thank you ever so kindly for your thoughtful comment. As the gentleman said, when you achieve a senior enlisted rank, you'll find yourself in the company of our country's most senior officers. I was no exception. There was a saying in the Air Force called: "The awfulness of being an officer." Another one was called "a one mistake Air Force," which meant that if you or one of your troops committed a rather small infraction, or had disappointed your superiors, or worse yet -- caused embarrassment, you could expect to be looking for a civilian job, and soon. Imagine this: In the Air Force, a group, or wing commander (usually a full Colonel, or Brigadier General), could arrive for work open his top drawer only to discover a find a letter re-leaving him/her of command, or notifying them that they should choose to retire. My point is, what these women endured was horrific. Part of the problem, as I see it, is built into a system that allows no room for errors.

[@user-ms9ve4xk5g]

Thank you Sir and I have all respect for you God Bless you 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💯💯💯💯💯

[@prettypeggy98]

This is not acceptable. God Bless these women 🙏❤️ I pray for you. Thank you Senator Joshua Hawley, you are making a difference between good and evil. I'm so proud of you and everything you have done and continue to do. We need more strong individuals like you who love America and Americans. ❤️🤍💙🇺🇸❤️🤍💙

[@edjarrett3164]

It deeply saddens me that this type of abuse of power happens. I was an installation IG and my job was to investigate complaints but more importantly leadership abuse. Those cases were my most targeted concerns. The very trust in the military is based on ethical leadership. Without clear ethics, we allow self serving behavior to prevail. Glad Sen Hawley brought these women to share their stories of unethical leadership in our military.

[@katrisse8454]

Wow. That last witness... I have never been in the military, but I grew up in with a Dad in the Navy, whose rank they continually demoted because he would come to the defense of another sailor who was mistreated. She is absolutely, 100% correct, and I have seen this very same behavior in large corporations, such as Walmart, Boise Cascade Corp., and a Providence Hospital. What happens to great civilizations? They can not handle success, because they fail to keep morality in check in the face of it.

[@klaytonkimball9933]

They eventually go the way of Rome. The US is well on it's way. 😢

[@emmettmcclary2151]

I'm a crusty old veteran myself and when I hear this story, and understand better than the average listener, understanding from my short two years of draftee status, it brings a tear to my eye to hear the way they treated this lady. There is retaliation, there is reverse racism, and truly criminal behavior in the armed forces. Our warriors should never be treated this way. Of all the things I've seen or read about the rot of our government from corruption and criminal behavior, this is the most revolting, disgusting and shameful that I have ever seen.

[@Janobak66]

There is no such thing as reverse racism... there's just racism. It's not exclusive to just one race.

[@tyclark8162]

It's corruption at every level of government n even private sector. People have little to no respect towards their employees. They talk down to you daily n cut your pay n purposely mess up any days off n especially vacation time if you dare take one. As when you come back they load you up with 5x the work load n bad mouth to everyone. The service is no different if not even worse imho. In the military you can't just quit n find a better job. If they catch wind that you are not happy about something. They will gather all their demonic little bastards n claim you threatened violence against them. Seriously, you have no recourse to speak the truth as noone cares nor will they ever support you. An then there's, friendly fire. It happens more than anyone wants to admit, especially in SOF. You can bet your a$$ that with enough sh$$ rolling down hill. You best hope n pray you have trust between brothers. Even so, when armed n full blown SFers narcissistic ego driven things happen n its just another kia. Our military leadership sucks, all they give a shit about is their next stripe or star. They approve each other for campaign ribbons so you stand out n look like a super soldier when most know the truth. Yet it continues n I've witnessed so manyyy damn good soldiers say to hell with it n take whatever they can n get out asap. Who wants to stay AD or even NG leg. Imho, the United States is going to get their ass$$ handed to them when they officially start their NWO World War 3. Let alone try to recruit a bunch of mamas boys that can't even wipe their own a$$$$. Soldiers use to ban together, especially the SOFs. Today's military brass is a fkn joke as is their fearless leader that can't speak 3 words together most days.

[@johnhenninger1980]

like crusty from the simpsons```?

[@fernandomarin135]

This behavior demands medieval justice for everyone of them demons. 🙏🎚️🙏🎚️🇺🇸

[@maryharte2550]

I so appreciate the care AND compassion that my Senator, Josh Hawley shows to each and every person. Thank you for the 'Show Me' respect and total respect!!

[@Oldman5261]

I second that. Josh, you truly make us proud to be Missourians.

[@snapperkc9317]

Josh Hawley will be in the White House one day.

[@cindipossidento5688]

@@snapperkc9317 I believe that will happen !!!

[@larrygoodale8784]

I’m struck by with his care and compassion too. You can tell he knows that he’s asking for details that are hard for her to share. I’m impressed with his caring, thoughtful attitude.

[@maryharte2550]

@@larrygoodale8784 I wish I could remember when Senator Hawley said this, but during the insane Furgeson riots, he stood up and said..."We need ONE good man to allow our POLICE TO DO THEIR JOBS." He's made Missouri grateful for his strong and steady leadership. Gov. Parson has too. Neither one of these gentlemen suffer fools.

[@ccchrissy19]

i had a boyfriend in High School who went into the Air Force Academy, It would have been humiliating for him if he had to quit after all he had to go thru to get in. The whole town knew and was so proud of him. I can totally get what she is saying. It IS a ton of pressure for these kids.

[@MorinJay]

I feel sorry for this women. I'm glad she is safe at home being a Mom.

[@lesliebednar5426]

It’s so disgusting the evil greed in power in every aspect of this government. These are wicked people who are allowed to abuse and assault anyone they want. And yet not a single one is held accountable- getting fat and living rich on the literal backs of their victims. Every single one needs to be subpoenaed for a public inquiry. I want to see their smug faces in the sunlight

[@RiffraffJack]

preach

[@TRUMP-2024-MAGA]

Nadler went on a diet, didn't he? He ain't as fat anyway

[@DA-bp8lf]

This is why there’s going to be an uprising! Citizens like myself, who work hard all day, pay our bills and take care of our children, with nothing left over at the end of the day! We are sick of this government and the direction it’s trying to take us in! Mark my words, what happened in Washington DC a few years ago is nothing, compared to what is coming! 🇺🇸 We will TAKE BACK AMERICA!!

[@jybrokenhearted]

​@@TRUMP-2024-MAGA lack of abortions has cut into his food source.

[@MarkTurner-vs7uc]

Talk won't fix it . Only one thing will. And it sure isn't voting

[@arleneaninion6252]

God bless these brave women. I know where they’re coming from. It also happened in the US Army during my time. No one wanted to hear it. Or believe it. It took me over 30 years just to be heard. 😢😢😢🙏🙏🙏

[@Lucifurion]

No one should have to endure that, especially not someone seeking to serve their country with honor. I hope you got some modicum of justice in the end and thank you for your service 🫡

[@auntlala4971]

❤

[@saddletramp5000]

Your voice and lived experience is important to people. I hope you know that🙏

[@YaakovEzraAmiChi]

I’m so sorry. Don’t forget you are a brave and strong person ❤

[@rags8855]

Stand strong.

[@JJoy9887]

Thank you for your testimony 💔

[@rngnv4551]

I would have been in this branch at the same time as these ladies because of recruiters, my 11-year swim career, and aptitude test results. Yet, most certainly under these circumstances, I wouldn't have lasted because of my love for my fellow Americans and moral compass. This video came up on autoplay and what I am reading now low-key boils my blood.

[@lisazimmerman1691]

We have to stand and support our fellow sisters in the military. Accountability is required.

[@charmc4152]

​@wrjnsvekjsnv Thanks for mentioning that. I was also going to say that women aren't the only ones who are sexually abused in the military, and for some people, it's not just a one-on-one abuse experience. This is the sort of thing that destroys people's lives, and the higher ups make these "problems" go away. I'm not even sure the perpetrators ever receive punishment, but the victims live with the effects, probably forever. It's terrible....

[@3PercentNeanderhal]

It's no big mystery as to why our nation's armed forces are struggling to meet recruitment goals .

[@KH_FYM]

You do realize that these things happened over 20 years ago. Between the 1980s and 2006.

[@iandresari726]

Democrats....

[@KH_FYM]

@@iandresari726 Obama spent the more on defense than any president before him. A major with 14 years experience makes $113,000 a year, more when you take into account housing allowance which is tax-free. People have a lot more options today. That's why people aren't staying in.

[@iandresari726]

@@KH_FYM "Obama spent the more on defense than any president before him". Yeah, you might want to fact-check that LOL. 😆😅🤣😂🤣😅🤣

[@bradfarrahgerwing154]

Of course this is all Joe Bidens fault .....repulicants are sure of it.....Comers got evidence😅

[@bahlsdeepe868]

Change must come to this country or else...Who is gonna stand up and do the right thing?

[@victorpresher3661]

My heart breaks for this daughter of the Most High God. No woman should have to deal with this issue.

[@before120]

Amen.

[@Patriot-bn9om]

After 26 years in the US Army, I can say from experience that senior officers don't want to hear bad news. They expect their direct subordinates to prevent bad news from happening; or worse, bury such news. If not, that reflects on those subordinates. The messenger gets his head bit off and they know it so they bury it. I remember giving bad news to a General that never got to him by those that reported directly to him. He even yelled at me wanting to know when someone was going to tell him. I said to him "Well, I'm telling you right now". Another thing Generals often do is suppress bad news in an after action review following a major exercise or operation. They only want good news to be heard. It helps their advancement to the next level. I submitted dozens of negative AAR slides after a major operations that went into the trash never to see the light of day. These were ALL solvable problems. You can't fix problems if you won't face them.

[@bellelacroix5938]

Just Revisited A Few Good Men with Jack Nicholson and Tom Cruise great great movie but harsh subject matter, truth.

[@sherryk3055]

Exactly I have seen it many times in the army. I refuse to go to the board becuase I have seen what happens to NCO who speak out. I was in 86 to 92 then come in 2007. And was medically retired in 2016.I thought it would have changed and to a minute change did and it did a minute changes. The vail of secrecery is very much is still there.I stll spoked up respectfully. How do you fix a problem if you bury the problem in a 6 foot grave.I rather be put out of the army then hide things. To the many officers and NCO MAN THE F UP!!

[@BobPelot-ko1dr]

You can’t fix an incorrectly identified problem…you won’t fix a purposely misidentified problem…rear echelon assholes tend to fall into the second

[@Mufasa2.o]

That's what we call a corrupt system

[@johnratfink7343]

It's ok, just force the joes to go to another 30 hours of mandatory sexual assault prevention training, that'll change things!

[@paulcunnane4]

"we have formed a Constitution for a moral people. It is wholly inadequate for any other" or something close to that. We are not a moral people anymore.

[@andreasmith7109]

Sadly, you are correct.

[@Tom-ym7bm]

A constitution is a must- personal & for USA Put iron in your backbone A strong defense Our motto

[@mrradman2986]

Socialism mocks morality and preys upon it.

[@EricXVII]

Trump and the corrupt republiQans as well as the MAGA base are ensuring this nation fails.

[@t3tsuyaguy1]

I appreciate the feeling behind your comment, but I must disagree about the nature of the Constitution. It does not rely on the morality of citizens or elected officials. Indeed, it is designed explicitly with an eye to existence of immorality amongst the people. One of the reasons everything is so difficult to accomplish in our system is because the checks and balances exist, as a manifestation of the framers' certainty that immoral people would end up in power and would have to be limited in the damage they could do before they could be replaced.

[@judkinsm569]

God bless, the brave Americans and the sacrifices given to fight the evil

[@kittyblaine7917]

Wow…this is heartbreaking…and I would go one step further and say that it is probably the very shame in all branches of the Military service…

[@AxtionMag]

God Bless these women. God grant them strength to speak truth.

[@collaborativedataaccounts3249]

They should have stayed home though.

[@joesphreiley7757]

This is unbelievable, how does our military hide this despicable crime.

[@shabbykat273]

Evil men with lots of power.

[@sissysyme1334]

STILL THE GOOD OLD BOYS CLUB!!

[@stevennatale4471]

Did you not listen to her? She is pretty spot on. Her "gate keeper" comments are SPOT ON.

[@eilenekellogg-ki2br]

Joe sexual crime goes on everyday and night on bases. If you report it,your the bad guy and treated as such. Black listed big time.

[@stevennatale4471]

@@eilenekellogg-ki2br Too broad of an interpretation. If that were the case, it would be easy to rectify. In GENERAL, you are in the ball park.

[@melinda5777]

I'm a Navy Veteran and I LOVED THIS!!❤

[@williamlawrence3661]

A brave testimony after such abuse. God bless you...

[@joeclark7888]

THIS is what she gets for trying to serve her country?! Outrageously wrong and completely unacceptable.

[@Jack-hk1cc]

It’s despicable

[@10thman36]

You allowed it to be this way. It's all yer fault

[@joeclark7888]

@@10thman36 if it's mine it's also yours.

[@springerworks002]

​@@joeclark7888 It's on all of us.

[@joeclark7888]

@springerworks002 Perhaps those that directly supervise this school and program are a just bit higher on the blame list than you and I. I'll accept mine after those higher up on the list are confronted.

[@geekkyfruitfruit5642]

The crazy thing is...this occurs in all branches. Nothing new, unfortunately, and those who conceal and hide such events should be put into jail and dishonorably discharged as it's a violation of everything we signed up for and a severe crime and affront to the foundations of our fighting force. 😢

[@jimmyfumbanks6081]

The Federal employees have been hand picked by the Obama Administration for almost 12 years straight minus the 4 years Obama was using the DOJ and Fiza court to commit at least 3 COUPS against a duly elected President

[@christineexum]

Not All Branches mam. 😡 Take a good look.

[@stevepenland6658]

​@@christineexumit's all corrupt

[@StarrRakestraw]

It's not crazy but the truth... Now go a step further as these people leave the military and join various law enforcement agencies. This happens at all levels, and it needs to end.

[@sherryk3055]

100 % right on every point.

[@Serge1074]

Not really sure what to say, but this unbelievable,,,those individuals need to be held accountable, it is sad to see , I am an Australian, but always believe-that what happens in the USA is very important to us too, that is one of the reasons I follow senator Hawley and some of the other senators that seek justice for everyone, we are going trough difficult times at the moment, and in order to achieve a better future for our next generation we need to regain the trust of the people in charge,,,but from what has been happening in the last 4 years, I don’t think it will happen soon enough, but I want to keep positive,,,,if we work together we can make that happen,,,yes it is up to us,,,,,but we need people like senator Hawley and senator Cruze to help us, and from what I have seen they are doing their best even when they are confronted with so much dishonesty, I wish everyone the very best for 2024

[@christinabernard5708]

And bless these whistleblowers!

[@surfbyrd1]

These officials should be in jail.

[@elmalo5851]

During the Obama and now Biden Administration, the military had suffered enlistment, reenlistment and retention deficiencies. Something must be done to safeguard our nation's security!

[@nicktrump]

Ding ding ding 🛎

[@timtaylor9633]

Arrest the corrupt Biden family, Obama, and George Soros

[@beepmeepJ]

Yeah. The draft is coming back for WWIII. False flag attacks on home soil have to come first for people to accept it. It's definitely coming. The cabal wants it.

[@dougo5635]

yeah quit sending them to bullshit wars

[@steveb796]

Good economy = low enlistment.

[@ShaighJosephson]

We're wayyyyy past any more talk... Charges need to be brought immediately !!! 💥

[@peggyvanthomme9899]

This is incredibly sad and unacceotable. Hold these perps accountable!

[@roilap]

The level of disinterest of our public officials to do something about these hearings is appalling. They're not any different from their Russian or Chinese peers.

[@maxbang1813]

HEAR, HEAR!

[@andreasmith7109]

amen!

[@MamaMOB]

If this were happening in Russia or China their peers would be doing something about it. If you think Russia or China would allow this much corruption to happen there you're mistaken. They make sure it happens here. They are our enemies after all!

[@peterhendricksen6946]

YEP! Worse, because Russia and China are not trying to destroy there countries Biden and his evil doers are

[@bruconicinfernon4noplatoon317]

DonnyDictator was in charge of the Coast Guard in 2020,

[@amybarber347]

This happened to us enlisted back in the 80's at the us coast guard academy. How is it possible that this crap is still happening there? How?

[@hawoodjablome6049]

All repect and admiration to those speaking out and trying to make things better. Thankyou for all your continued service and support of what is rightious. You are not alone. Thank you Forbes for posting this as the MSM doesn't seem to care to report it.

[@user-ym9vj2jx5l]

Wow, I can't stop thinking that this type of behavior, these brave women are exposing is happening in mostly all places of work all around the country.

[@paddyholly2184]

And on All college campuses, A Lot of Churches, sports etc. etc. 😢😢

[@cherylhuot4436]

I remember a woman I worked with back in the mid 1970s joined the Coast Guard. She lasted about 3 months. After being raped numerous times she left because they told her it would keep happening if she stayed. I think She was in one of the first groups of women allowed in. They didn’t want women. She told us that no one in the service would help her. She was a bold strong woman when she went in. When she came back to work about a year later she was like a ghost of herself. Sounds like not much has changed.

[@danarf17]

Just heartbreaking 😢

[@paddyholly2184]

​@@danarf17 Very Heartbreaking 💔. Nothing has changed and Nothing Will Change. 😢

[@sharoncooper3042]

That was very compelling and I so appreciate both of these women’s brave testimony. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 These women are the heroes.

[@tylrdean]

I’m four minutes in and I have no idea what is going on. What report? What happened? What are they talking about?!!

[@kimdearrington258]

This should be shown on every major network on television, especially those who only watch MSNBC and CNN!

[@charlesrogers641]

THIS IS UNEXCEPTIABLE BY ALL MEANS!! THESE CREEPS MUST BE ARRESTED AND HELD ACCOUNTABLE, IT'S NO WANDER THEY CAN'T GET RECRUIT'S, WHO IN THEIR RIGHT MIND WOULD WANT TO JOIN SUCH A CORRUPT AND DANGEROUS SITUATIONS TO PUT YOURSELF THROUGH!! TOTALLY DISGUSTING!

[@mrgroessl]

Spelling is essential.

[@christianfreedom-seeker934]

What makes you think she is telling the truth? She has no proof for starters.

[@charlesbuckwheat2347]

What the hell is "unexceptiable???"

[@amberspaulding]

If you can't trust yr fellow soldiers doesn't that make it impossible?

[@collaborativedataaccounts3249]

Caps lock is on and your spell check is off. Save your outrage for things that actually deserve it.

[@bevalexander5897]

I’m an army veteran. I served 5 yrs and deployed to the Middle East during Desert Shield/Storm. I was assaulted twice while on active duty. I reported the assaults both times. I was injured in a vehicle accident while deployed, and my paperwork for medical discharge was approved before I had returned from DS. My battalion cmdr said to me “This (medical discharge) happens to females who can’t keep their legs and mouths shut”. Before this, another young soldier in my battalion reported that her section sgt had raped her. Less than 48 hrs later the sgt walked into the barracks and shot and killed the female soldier, and then himself. I can go on and on.

[@jackthelucario]

Jesus. Do you think that the vehicle accident was orchestrated as well? That quote from the cmdr makes it seem that way.

[@bevalexander5897]

@@jackthelucario Well, the driver of the vehicle WAS my company cmdr. He also had an AD at the clearing barrel on our fob and almost shot me in the head. So there’s that. Let’s just say I’m proud I served, but not so proud of who I served with.

[@chamberpot969]

Women should not be in the military it is terrible for discipline.

[@before120]

I believe you. My deepest sympathies to you and your family whom must have shouldered some of the burden. What the heck is going on in our military forces??? Why do alleged "best of the best," that are chosen over others in some cases, like me who was denied entry because I couldn't define certain words, that, to that point, I'd never heard of, seem to think that assault and rape are part of those characteristics?? I'm glad I was left out of their loop.

[@YaakovEzraAmiChi]

Thank you for serving. I’m sorry such happened. As a man I am ashamed at how fellow men can act.

[@MilitaryTalkGuy]

Terrible what has been allowed to go on for years. As someone who spent years in federal government, I can say firsthand that it is not the best and brightest that move up the ranks. It is the ones with connections to the right people that move up. Sad but true fact and something that has poisoned just about every aspect of our government.

[@paddyholly2184]

Sexual harrassement, assault, rape and the COVERUP & Shame has poisoned the very soul of society IMHO.

[@melindavandevere4268]

Thank you for your service! I'm so sorry you had to suffer what was done to you serving our country! Thank you for speaking out now! God bless you and your family to go forward and live a happy beautiful life! ❤❤🙏

[@stephenmitchell6554]

"I just cannot believe the extent of the coverup ... for years and years and years ..." Senator Hawley.

[@virgiegonzales7047]

Thank you Mr Hawley for your hard work and your service

[@johnhenninger1980]

where u been, josh, on a junk(et)?

[@tundranomad]

​@@johnhenninger1980 Where's biden been? Eating ice cream on the beach?

[@paddyholly2184]

​@@tundranomad Who was President in January 2020? I'll give you a clue. After being accused of sexual assault 26 times he was Finally CONVICTED of digital RAPE and fined $5 Million $$$. He DODGED the Draft 4 X's because he had an owie on his heal.

[@steinasaedal]

Not only after serving in the United States Marine Corps and receiving a Purple Heart Medal my 2nd tour in Iraq.. It takes a special kind of dedication to serve this country because I can tell you that the sexual assault is something that you have to deal with.. now being retired from the service I think it’s sickening that we are getting raped all over again with this administration now serving illegal immigrants in our Va hospitals

[@alfrdup]

Thank you for your service 😊

[@gun_4_hire]

Semper gumby

[@peggyblair3916]

What? They have immigrants going to Veteran Hospital's, how can they allow them to use these services, that is allocated to only the service members. This gripes my whole body ! This is absolutely insulting to our men and women of the arm force's!

[@jdstep97]

Thank you for all of your sacrifice and service. I've NEVER felt the US respected its vets. It's a *amn shame.

[@Beezer1742]

@@jdstep97the US does. The government doesn’t.

[@womanonthinice1276]

Tell it girl! God Bless you!

[@t10claytempered16]

Pray, we are in trouble. This is bigger than we can handle alone. Bless you courageous and dear heart.

[@jennifermmlefaive2975]

Enough is enough. God bless these whistleblowers and the justice system to put the perpetrators in jail.

[@GraemeWight-wx3xz]

Hiya. Im British and i missed this scandal. Pls could you enlighten me as to watch the issue is. Thanks. From Edinburgh Scotland with respect. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🤝🇺🇸

[@coritillman1423]

As a female veteran, I know first hand that this happens ALOT. I don't know 1 woman who hasn't been victimized in the military and then released with no repercussions for those who offended. We're just thrown away.

[@ChuckTownRC51]

Are you actually stating that every female in the military is a victim of sexual assault? Really?

[@sgtmomOK]

As a female veteran, I was kicked off a female veteran’s discussion group for saying it is wrong for a woman to get 100% disability for military sexual abuse claims while a male who lost a leg in combat only had a partial disability. I served during Vietnam when actual convicted rapists were enlisted to expunge their records. I’m not downplaying this at all- something’s terribly wrong here, and it’s not all black and white men are bad women are victims. This opinion will also get you ostracized.

[@paulmcnair8106]

A LOT are two separate words. But perhaps women should stick to non-infantry roles.

[@sgtmomOK]

@@paulmcnair8106 Women don’t want infantry roles. They want advisory and command roles, which they got right off the bat, without ever having served in combat. Combat’s for boys.

[@coritillman1423]

@@paulmcnair8106 I was in a non infantry role but thank you for your concern.

[@JessieStylz]

The second speaker SLAYED!!!!!

[@purplefrank9717]

GETTEM BLONDIE! BLONDES TOGETHER STRONG!

[@MrNater41]

As a government employee, this is pretty normal. Don't follow the hierarchy, don't aimlessly follow orders no matter how wrong they are, you're screwed. Then they blacklist you, bury the paperwork and claim you are making stuff up and there is no blacklist. I was blacklisted for taking my daughter to Dr appointments for her hearing. "Why can't your wife do it" "have someone else take her" Second time was when my brother died. They even had the gall to call me on the day of the funeral to tell me "you've had 3 days off, time to get over it and get to work"

[@johnburroughs6511]

Zero respect for family

[@ZONEPRESSLLC]

Welcome to North Korea

[@jacqueB6151]

😢

[@Teal_Seal]

😳💔

[@donnadavis2174]

I'm so sorry you got treated like that by our government. Unfortunately, it continues to get worse.

[@Bearfacts01]

We need consequences for these actions. TIRED of talk. We need action.

[@tito10301]

Nasty people that later go to church and pray away their responsibilities they need to be accountable for all that

[@ruthiewilliams3482]

Thank you Mr. Hawley!!!!!

[@timrake5497]

“a blissfully average life with my husband and children in Tennessee” You won the lottery, lady!

[@QuakeMidaro]

And yet they wonder why recruitment is down in all branches because from the stories I've heard this isn't uncommon

[@AdderTude]

Every single branch of the military is rotten to the core.

[@legomenjj]

Term Limits for Congress!!

[@phillippeterman1051]

I was in the USAF and as I climbed the enlisted ranks I saw the same thing with Majors and Lieutenant Colonels looking to get promoted - at all costs!

[@Brotherhood.777]

So what are they going to do about it? Who's going to be held accountable? The answers..... nothing will be done and no one will be held accountable! It's just business as usual.

[@mikepotopea1882]

As a Coast Guard veteran (1971 to 1977), this really pisses me off. There is no way this would have been tolerated back then.

[@WilliamEllison]

What are you talking about.

[@kevinharrah2260]

just listen and watch. You will learn.@@WilliamEllison

[@Beldingbrettm_]

That because the our military leaders had balls- now they are all controlled political hacks.. Afghanistan pullout comes to mind

[@davef.2329]

Times have changed drastically for the worse.

[@maxbang1813]

Thank you for your service, and keeping us safe. This is absolutely infuriating. -a mom of 3 active duty SF.

[@inquisitorgramaticus2250]

Speech must be protected Always.

[@HammersnBlades]

I believe that I personally suffered from PTSD when I had to leave the military Mine Clearance Diving Branch over a slipped disc and prior security blunder by a government entity where I was compromised to a terrorist organisation and was unable to relocate. I lost my marriage and ended up in a different country only to face governmental persecution 28 years later for Claiming disability allowance, part of which was granted at the point of discharge.. I am still highly Disappointed but adamantly inspired to seek justice for what was no fault of my own.

[@dancochrane617]

Thanks! This lady is a hero of this country. I admire her courage.

[@donnasmith940]

This is a very sad day for the country. This should not happen to these people.

[@KH_FYM]

The sad days happened between the 1980s and 2006. I know it wasn't made clear in the video but the assaults and mishandling of sexual assault cases happened between 20 and 40 years ago.

[@kbraxton45]

Congratulations to these brave whistleblowers, can't imagine the courage it took to come forward and expose another part of our system that is broken and needs to be brought out into the light. Stay strong and know you are a catalyst for change that will help those in the future

[@bobbywall172]

Harley is one of the best, help this great lady LORD

[@galewinds7696]

If these "leaders " spent less time thanking, congratulations of every human that sits down, maybe they could have more time addressing these problems.

[@Andrew-wl2mt]

What do dems say "no one is above the law" its laughable if it wasnt so serious.

[@grittyfaithgrittyfacts]

What does this have to do with Democrats? This is about military policies in the Coast Guard in 2020. Joe Biden wasn't president, and Dems have been fighting for more protections for female soldiers since the 1990s! Remember the Tailhook scandal? For Chrissakes, my sweet summer child, Progressives and Dems have been been yelling about the cavalier approach to sexual assault in armed services for decades . . .I repeat, decades! And have been stopped at every turn by Republicans! Do you really think that Dems dont want to see these issues addressed? If so, then why did this oh so kind Mr. Hawley and all but 29 Republicans vote against the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act in 2021?! Was that because he's so concerned about womens safety? Yeah right. This is just an act for the cameras. This dude is just wrapping himself in the flag and playing nice so he can use her trauma to pretend he cares. Dont buy it. Look at how the politicians you think you like vote, not what they say.

[@KH_FYM]

What's laughable is that these things happened between the 1980s and 2006 when 75% of the time a republican was president. It happened before Obama and Biden and Trump even got in the White House.

[@commimajor]

Protect these women

[@sunnyla2835]

Wow! Powerful testimony