The Defense Department is undertaking a purge of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) content, as revealed through a database obtained by the Associated Press. This includes over 26,000 flagged images across military branches, with estimates suggesting up to 100,000 total deletions. The initiative follows President Trump's executive order aimed at ending DEI programs in the federal government. The military's removal efforts disproportionately affect content related to women and minority achievements, leading to confusion among agencies about the guidelines for deletions. This move raises critical questions about the future representation of diversity within the military.
The database includes more than 26,000 images flagged for removal across every military branch, with potential total deletions reaching 100,000 as diversity-related content gets purged.
The Defense Department is targeting posts highlighting diversity efforts post-Trump's executive order, leading to confusion about what should be removed from the military's public image.
Notably, the purge significantly impacts images and resources associated with women and minorities, illustrating a systematic removal of milestones in military diversity.
The push to delete content has raised questions about the future of diversity, equity, and inclusion narratives within the military, potentially reshaping historical representation.
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