Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth vows to REINSTATE soldiers fired for refusing COVID-19 injection

01/17/2025 / By Ramon Tomey

Pete Hegseth, nominated for the Department of Defense by President-elect Trump, vowed to reinstate and compensate military members discharged for refusing the experimental COVID-19 mRNA vaccine.
The Biden administration’s 2021 mandate resulted in approximately 8,000 troops being dismissed from the military for vaccine refusal, a policy now rescinded under Republican pressure.
The vaccine has been controversial due to reported side effects, particularly cardiac inflammation, and its failure to prevent transmission, raising questions about its efficacy and justification.
Reinstating and compensating discharged troops could be costly, but addressing the injustice is crucial for maintaining military readiness and integrity.
Hegseth’s pledge represents a potential shift in the U.S. military’s stance on health freedom and individual rights, offering a path toward healing and accountability for those who refused the vaccine.

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for the Department of Defense, has vowed to reinstate and compensate military members who were discharged for refusing the experimental Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) mRNA vaccine.

Hegseth told senators during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday, Jan. 14: “Tens of thousands of service members were kicked out because of an experimental vaccine. In President Trump’s Defense Department, they will be apologized to and reinstated with pay and rank.”

This promise comes as a direct rebuke to the outgoing Biden administration’s 2021 mandate, which forced approximately 8,000 troops out of the military for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine. While the mandate was rescinded in early 2023 under pressure from Republican lawmakers, the damage to those discharged remains unaddressed – until now. Hegseth’s pledge signals a potential turning point in the fight for health freedom and individual rights within the U.S. military.

The COVID-19 vaccine has been a source of controversy since its rapid development and rollout. Mounting evidence suggests the vaccine has caused significant harm, particularly among young, healthy individuals. One of the most alarming side effects is cardiac inflammation, including myocarditis (heart muscle inflammation) and pericarditis (heart lining inflammation), which have been disproportionately reported in military-aged populations.

Even worse, the injection has failed to deliver on its primary promise of preventing transmission. Studies have shown that vaccinated individuals can still contract and spread the virus, undermining the justification for mandates. For military members, who are often required to maintain peak physical condition, the potential for vaccine-induced heart complications poses a serious threat to both their health and their ability to serve.

Justice for troops discharged for disobeying UNLAWFUL vaccine mandate

Military members are trained to follow orders, but they are also taught to recognize and refuse unlawful commands. The COVID-19 vaccine mandates, which forced troops to take an experimental medical intervention under threat of dismissal, have been widely criticized as an overreach of authority. The former Fox News host’s comments highlight the moral and legal implications of these mandates, framing them as a form of religious and medical discrimination.

If Hegseth’s pledge is fulfilled, the U.S. military could face significant financial repercussions. While back pay and reinstatement for thousands of discharged troops could cost hundreds of millions of dollars, the cost of failing to address this injustice would be far greater. The military’s readiness and integrity depend on the trust and loyalty of its members, and the dismissal of those who stood by their principles has left a lasting scar.

The February 2023 memorandum from the U.S. Army rescinding all policies associated with the COVID-19 vaccine mandate is a step in the right direction. However, it falls short of addressing the harm done to those who were discharged. Hegseth’s promise to apologize and reinstate these individuals offers a path toward healing and accountability. (Related: Military servicemen call for an end to the Pentagon’s vaccine mandate.)

As the nation continues to grapple with the legacy of COVID-19 mandates, Hegseth’s nomination represents a potential turning point. His commitment to reinstating discharged troops underscores the importance of individual rights and the dangers of coercive medical policies. For military members who refused the vaccine, this is not just about reinstatement – it’s about justice.

The COVID-19 vaccine mandates were a mistake, and the harm they caused cannot be undone. But with leaders like Hegseth willing to confront these issues head-on, there is hope for a future where health freedom is respected and the sacrifices of those who stood by their principles are honored.

Watch this clip from “Jesse Watters Primetime” on Fox News about Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) predicting a rise in military enlistment if Pete Hegseth is confirmed as defense secretary.

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