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Analysis: Defense Secretary says Wounded Knee medals won't be rescinded

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This interview originally aired on "In the Moment" on SDPB Radio.

On Sept. 25, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made an announcement. He said he wouldn't rescind the approximately 20 medals awarded to soldiers for their actions during the Wounded Knee Massacre.

Our Dakota Political Junkie offers his analysis.

Seth Tupper is the editor in chief of South Dakota Searchlight. He joined me to share his coverage of the controversy.

Find his full reporting.

Lori Walsh is the host and senior producer of "In the Moment."
Ellen Koester is a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.