Military Leaders Resist “Woke” Officer Purge Push
A conservative group provided Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, with a list of 20 senior military officers deemed “woke” for promoting diversity initiatives. The list disproportionately targets female officers and has created widespread unease within the Pentagon, hindering open discussions about diversity and potential dismissals. Hegseth, facing separate allegations, appears supportive of Trump’s desire to eliminate diversity programs and remove those promoting such values. This action is predicted to have severe negative consequences on military morale and operational effectiveness.