Major General Charles C. Rogers, a Black soldier awarded the Medal of Honor for his valor during the Vietnam War, was removed from the US Department of Defense website amid anti-diversity and equity initiatives. The webpage now leads to a 404 error, and the URL was altered to reflect a push against diversity. Rogers, who won multiple honors including the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Purple Heart, exemplified military achievement, making his removal a significant point of contention as the Trump administration intensifies efforts against DEI programs.
The page honouring major general Charles Calvin Rogers, who served during the Vietnam War, now leads to a 404 error message.
Charles Rogers was the "highest-ranking African American to receive the Medal of Honor", recognized for his acts of valor while serving.
After returning to the White House in January, Donald Trump swiftly announced crackdowns on equality programmes, placing government DEI employees on paid leave.
Writer Brandon Friedman described the deletion of Major General Rogers' story as "blood-boiling", indicating wide discontent over the removal.
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