Episode 830: Rep. Wesley Hunt on Service to Country

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Gingrich 360

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4.7 • 6.3K Ratings

🗓️ 11 April 2025

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Summary

Newt talks with Congressman Wesley Hunt (TX-38th), a U.S. Army veteran and Apache helicopter pilot. He discusses his recent appointment by President Trump to the Board of Visitors for the United States Military Academy at West Point. Hunt shares insights into his family's long history of military service, his experiences at West Point, and his combat deployments to Iraq and Saudi Arabia. He emphasizes the importance of leadership, duty, and honor, and critiques the influence of "woke" ideologies on military institutions. Hunt also highlights his legislative priorities, including extending the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, reducing national debt, and unleashing American energy. Additionally, he introduces the bipartisan Sneaker Caucus initiative aimed at fostering unity in Congress. The Sneaker Caucus will host a “Sneaker Day” event on Capitol Hill on May 21st.

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0:34.4	On this episode of Nutsworld, Wesley Hunt is a U.S. Army veteran, Apache helicopter pilot, and graduate of West Point.
0:42.7	He was just appointed by President Trump to the board of visitors for the United States Military Academy at West Point.
0:48.8	His life is shaped by faith, family, and a strong commitment to service built on a legacy of over 60 years of military
0:56.3	dedication in his family. His eight years of service, including combat deployments to Iraq and
1:02.0	Saudi Arabia, have deeply influenced his values of leadership, duty, and honor. Here to share his
1:08.9	unique perspective on the Academy's vital role in shaping future
1:13.1	leaders, I'm really pleased to welcome my guest, Congressman Wesley Hunt representing Texas's
1:18.7	38th congressional district. Wesley, welcome and thank you for joining me in Neut's World.
1:35.0	Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
1:36.1	It's an honor to be here.
1:37.5	And again, it's an absolute pleasure.
1:39.0	And thank you so much for your strong leadership to this country.
1:41.6	And again, thank you for considering me to be on your show right now.
1:44.7	I really appreciate it.
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