Following backlash from the removal of a Department of Defense page dedicated to Jackie Robinson's military service, the page was promptly restored. This incident reflects broader efforts by the Trump administration to roll back diversity initiatives. ESPN's Jeff Passan criticized the Pentagon's actions, noting Robinson’s significance as an American hero. The quick restoration was influenced by public comments, including those from Robinson's family and various members of Congress. Notably absent was MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, who coordinates the annual Jackie Robinson Day, which honors Robinson's contributions to baseball and civil rights.
Jackie Robinson was the embodiment of an American hero. Fix this now.
The Pentagon's move was in sync with other Trump administration efforts to roll back programs that celebrate the nation's diversity.
It was on that day in 1947 that Robinson made his major league debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers, breaking baseball's color line.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has fully embraced the crusade against DEI, which the White House has called immoral.
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