President Trump signed an executive order to end diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in the military, marking a shift towards merit-based evaluations. The order targets all military branches, including the Coast Guard, asserting that DEI initiatives undermine merit and lead to discrimination. Additionally, Trump mandated a review of policies regarding transgender service members and the reinstatement of those dismissed for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine, while prohibiting discussions on America's founding documents being racist or sexist. A new missile defense initiative akin to Israel's Iron Dome was also announced.
Trump's directive aims to dismantle diversity programs in the military, claiming they discourage merit and leadership while discriminating based on race and sex.
The executive order also impacts the Coast Guard and requires a review of existing diversity initiatives within the Pentagon.
Trump emphasized commitment to meritocracy, asserting that no individual should be advantaged or disadvantaged based on identity factors.
The military is also barred from teaching that America's founding documents are racist, reinforcing a narrative celebrating the nation as fundamentally just.
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