Trump wages war on woke as the government shuts down


Author: Sky News October 1, 2025 Duration: 19:15
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Trump wages war on woke as the government shuts down

The government shuts down for the first time since 2018. Parks close - flights could get cancelled.

Trump and the Democrats stare off and neither are blinking. 

And could the army be about to get rid of women, beards and overweight soldiers?
 
The 'warrior ethos' is laid out by War Secretary Pete Hegseth in front of the most important generals in the land.

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