“STANDARDS AREN’T DISCRIMINATION.”

I was a Black, gay United States Army Infantryman.

An expert marksman, I also regularly passed my fitness tests with flying colors.

I was fully capable, as are other minorities.

Hegseth understands that standards aren’t discrimination. You don’t. https://t.co/YONaPRyu65

— Rob Smith (@robsmithonline) October 1, 2025