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Department of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s order to remove content related to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives has resulted in the unintended deletion of historical materials, including images of the Enola Gay and a World War II Medal of Honor recipient. The purge, potentially affecting up to 100,000 items, stems from a Wednesday deadline imposed by Hegseth. Critics widely condemned this action, highlighting the absurdity of removing content based solely on the inclusion of the word “gay,” effectively whitewashing historical events. The incident sparked outrage across social media, with many calling the decision “bonkers” and “lunacy.”
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