"Reid highlighted that 43% of the people who serve in the United States military are people of color, yet the officer corps is approximately 93% White and male."
"She stated that the previous defense secretary, Lloyd Austin, aimed to make the military reflect the country's diversity, not to promote unqualified individuals."
Joy Reid condemned the Trump administration for its handling of racial issues within the military, particularly regarding the treatment of Black officers. A report revealed that Trump's chief of staff expressed reluctance to have a Black female officer present at military events. Reid noted that while 43% of military personnel are people of color, the officer corps remains predominantly White and male. She emphasized the need for diversity and inclusion in military leadership, referencing former Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's efforts to address these disparities.
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