Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced loud protests upon arriving at U.S. European Command headquarters in Stuttgart, where demonstrators opposed his recent policies targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as well as restrictions on transgender service members. The protests included chants against his recent decisions to ban specific educational materials and to impose a pause on medical procedures related to gender transition for service members. Hegseth is on a weeklong trip across Europe to discuss military readiness and partnerships amid ongoing tensions.
Protesters repeatedly chanted 'DEI' in response to Hegseth's recent decision to ban certain learning materials from the Department of Defense, including those covering psychology and immigration.
Hegseth has recently implemented sweeping restrictions on transgender service members, including banning their enlistment and halting gender-affirming medical procedures for those on active duty.
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