Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, following his narrow confirmation, has signaled a major policy shift in the U.S. military, asserting that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have weakened its fundamental warrior ethos. His directive to Pentagon employees, marked by a handwritten note declaring an end to DEI, underscores his commitment to return to traditional military values. This comes amid ongoing debates about systemic inequities and the Trump administration's aggressive stance against diversity programs, threatening repercussions for noncompliance within federal agencies.
Hegseth emphasized that diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives have weakened the military's core principles, asserting a commitment to reinstate the warrior ethos in a clear directive.
The Defense Secretary's aggressive stance against DEI signals a radical shift in military policy, prioritizing traditional values over diversity efforts that have defined previous administrations.
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