The Pentagon temporarily removed Jackie Robinson's webpage as part of its effort to comply with Trump’s executive orders against promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The page, which is part of a larger series on sports heroes who served, displayed a ‘404 Page Not Found’ error before it was restored. Pentagon press secretary John Ullyot explained that the removal was likely a mistake, affirming the department's respect for Robinson's legacy as a baseball legend and civil rights leader, emphasizing the importance of his military service.
"Everyone at the Defense Department loves Jackie Robinson, as well as the Navajo Code Talkers, the Tuskegee Airmen, the Marines at Iwo Jima, and so many others - we salute them for their strong and, in many cases, heroic service to our country, full stop."
"Robinson's now-restored page details his life and accomplishments, from growing up in California in the 1920s to serving in World War II to his illustrious baseball career, first in the Negro Leagues and then as one of the first Black players in Major League Baseball."
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