Woke Military

Hegseth Slams Woke Military Diversity at West Point Graduation

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered a commencement address at West Point, criticizing what he described as the military’s embrace of “woke” ideologies and DEI policies. Hegseth argued that past leadership had weakened the armed forces and the American spirit by introducing diversity and inclusion studies and faculty who advocated for what he called “anti-American ideologies.” He asserted that “diversity is not our strength,” but rather “unity is our strength,” and declared that West Point’s “slow slide” toward political correctness was over.

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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.

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