Virginia Senate candidate Hung Cao criticizes military recruitment strategies during debate

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Virginia Republican Senate candidate Hung Cao expressed strong disapproval of recent military recruitment efforts during a Senate debate on Wednesday. Speaking at Norfolk State University, Cao, a retired U.S. Navy captain, criticized the use of drag queens in Navy recruitment, stating that "what we need is alpha males and alpha females who are going to win wars."

Cao's comments came during a debate with Virginia Democratic Senator Tim Kaine, where they discussed a range of topics including the economy, education, and conflicts in the Middle East. This marks the second U.S. Senate debate hosted by Norfolk State University.

Over the past few years, military recruitment practices have become a point of contention among Republicans, who argue that "woke" training and policies, such as critical race theory (CRT) and the use of correct pronouns in the U.S. Navy, are being emphasized at the expense of traditional military values. These criticisms have sparked debate about the direction of the U.S. military and its approach to inclusivity and diversity.