Elizabeth Warren’s Epic Smear Backfires, Biden’s Blunder Exposed Instead

Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), a staunch figure of the far-left often mocked as “Pocahontas,” landed herself in hot water Wednesday with a humiliating attempt to discredit Pete Hegseth, a decorated Army combat veteran and former Fox News host, as President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense.

Warren, a vocal critic of Hegseth, turned to social media in a bid to undermine his credibility. She shared grim statistics about sexual assaults in the military, attempting to paint Hegseth as unfit to lead the Department of Defense, as reported by The Gateway Pundit.

“In 2023, over 29,000 active-duty troops were sexually assaulted, including more than 6 in every 100 women in the military,” Warren wrote on her X account. “Many servicemembers never report these crimes. The rates of assault are estimated to be up to 4x higher. Pete Hegseth must not be the Defense Secretary.”

In 2023, over 29,000 active-duty troops were sexually assaulted, including more than 6 in every 100 women in the military.

Many servicemembers never report these crimes. The rates of assault are estimated to be up to 4x higher.

Pete Hegseth must not be the Defense Secretary.

— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) December 4, 2024

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Her intent was clear: to suggest that Hegseth, somehow, would perpetuate or fail to address these systemic issues. But Warren’s argument collapsed under scrutiny when astute users on X noticed a glaring oversight in her accusation.

The troubling statistics she cited occurred under President Joe Biden’s administration, with Lloyd Austin serving as Secretary of Defense—not Hegseth.

So…have you taken that up with @SecDef Austin? https://t.co/P13xFsjM45

— Logan Ratick (@Logan_Ratick) December 5, 2024

In her zeal to discredit Hegseth, Warren inadvertently highlighted the Biden administration’s failure to address sexual assault in the military. Instead of damaging Hegseth’s reputation, she shone a spotlight on her own party’s mishandling of the issue.

Predictably, Warren’s misstep ignited a firestorm on social media. Conservatives wasted no time pointing out the hypocrisy of her attack.

“Joe Biden and Lloyd Austin were in charge in 2023,” one user quipped.

Joe Biden and Lloyd Austin were in charge in 2023

— Sean Agnew (@seanagnew) December 5, 2024

Another chimed in, “Hey Pocahontas, who was the President in 2023?”

Hey Pocahontas, who was the President in 2023? https://t.co/iyKKqcLB9B pic.twitter.com/K9SzGCk6jL

— Steak for Breakfast (@SteakforPodcast) December 5, 2024

Warren’s blunder also underscored her reliance on smear tactics rather than substantive critique. Hegseth’s record as a combat veteran and advocate for America First policies makes him a formidable choice for Secretary of Defense—a fact that likely fuels the left’s desperation to derail his nomination.

This episode highlights a troubling trend among leftist politicians and their media allies. Instead of focusing on solutions, they resort to baseless attacks and disinformation to tarnish conservatives.

In this case, Warren’s poorly aimed salvo backfired spectacularly, exposing her own side’s failures rather than discrediting Hegseth.

As Trump prepares to take office, his choice of Hegseth signals a commitment to strong, principled leadership at the Department of Defense. Warren’s embarrassing gaffe only strengthens the case for a fresh approach to tackling military challenges under new leadership.