The Trump administration has criticized elite universities for their failures compared to institutions focused on character, like the U.S. Army. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth represents this criticism, having resigned from the Army National Guard at a low rank despite a prestigious academic background. There are observed efforts to implement anti-intellectualism within the military, evident in bans on officer participation in academic and think-tank events. The removal of expert Jen Easterly from West Point highlights alarming trends away from the core values of the Army and the importance of expertise.
The Trump administration is justified in criticizing elite universities for their perceived failures compared to character-driven institutions like the U.S. Army, as exemplified by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's military history.
The Army has inexplicably adopted anti-intellectualism, banning officers from interacting with knowledgeable academics, even during critical events like the Aspen Security Forum and think-tank discussions.
The firing of Jen Easterly from West Point, despite her distinguished qualifications, exemplifies a departure from West Point’s motto of 'Duty, honor, country' and reflects ongoing anti-intellectual trends.
Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll’s inaction concerning the dismissal of Jen Easterly is indicative of a troubling shift away from valuing expertise and honor within the military educational system.
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