The Trump administration used executive orders to enforce ideologically driven policies at U.S. service academies, such as banning critical race theory and mandating positive teachings about America's founding documents. This approach, contrasting with the administration's strategy towards universities like Harvard and Columbia, demonstrated a more authoritarian stance. Faculty members expressed concern for academic freedom, with some resigning over these directives. The administration's commands highlighted the unique operational dynamics of service academies compared to civilian institutions, raising issues about intellectual independence within military education.
Ever since Harvard and Columbia Universities refused to accede immediately to all of the Trump administration's demands to change their policies, federal officials have cut off billions of dollars in funding and deployed other heavy-handed approaches to extract compliance.
In addition, he banned instruction on critical race theory and diversity, equity and inclusion. The orders were a reminder of how differently service academies operate compared to civilian institutions.
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