Congressman Sorensen Calls Out Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s Effort to Rename Navy Ship in Honor of Harvey Milk

Congressman Sorensen to Secretary Hegseth: “Do You Believe That Harvey Milk is a Veteran Who Deserves His Country’s Thanks?”
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) called out Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s effort to rename the USNS Harvey Milk during Pride Month, despite Harvey’s commendable service during the Korean War that continues to inspire LGBTQ+ service members to proudly wear the uniform.
“Every LGBTQ+ child should be able to grow up to fulfill their dreams serving our country,” said Congressman Sorensen. “The Secretary of Defense renaming the USNS Harvey Milk and singling out LGBTQ+ members who bravely serve our country is disgusting and un-American.”
You can watch the full exchange with Secretary Hegseth HERE.
Congressman Sorensen is the only LGBTQ+ member on the House Armed Services Committee. Yesterday, he honored Navy veteran Harvey Milk during a House Armed Services Committee hearing while questioning Navy Secretary John Phelan on the decision to rename the USS Harvey Milk. He also recently joined a letter objecting to the renaming of the Harvey Milk U.S. Navy ship and calling on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to rescind his order renaming the ship.