Rep. Hakeem Jeffries has publicly criticized Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth for overseeing the removal of nearly 400 books from the U.S. Naval Academy's library, citing their association with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives. Jeffries pointed out the irony that while notable works by authors like Maya Angelou have been purged, Adolf Hitler's 'Mein Kampf' remains available. This prompted a fierce rebuke from Jeffries, who suggested that Hegseth and similar officials should be identified as 'Dumb Effing Individuals', criticizing the broader implications of censoring educational materials.
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries condemned Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth for a book purge at the U.S. Naval Academy, highlighting the removal of significant works while retaining others.
The U.S. Naval Academy removed nearly 400 books from its library, allegedly to comply with executive orders, which has sparked significant backlash and concern.
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