In a controversial statement, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that soldiers who received Medals of Honor for their participation in the Wounded Knee Massacre will retain their accolades. This decision, which has sparked significant backlash and debate, emphasizes that the medals will not be revoked, despite the historical context of the events that took place in 1890, where many Lakota people were killed. Hegseth affirmed that these soldiers deserve their honors, igniting outrage from various commentators and activists who challenge the appropriateness of recognizing such acts.