The Defense Department is undertaking a sweeping purge of diversity, equity, and inclusion content, leading to the removal of over 26,000 images and posts related to military milestones, particularly those involving women and minorities. This action stems from President Trump's executive order targeting DEI programs, with an official suggesting the total purged could approach 100,000 across various platforms. The process has revealed significant confusion within military agencies regarding the purge criteria, as bizarre flaggings, such as for images containing the word 'gay,' highlight its controversial nature and potential overreach.
One official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to provide details that have not been made public, said the purge could delete as many as 100,000 images or posts in total.
The vast majority of the Pentagon purge targets women and minorities, including notable milestones made in the military.
But a review of the database also underscores the confusion that has swirled among agencies about what to remove following Trump's order.
In some cases, photos seemed to be flagged for removal simply because their file included the word "gay", including service members with that last name.
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