Trump to sign executive order removing DEI from military, says Pete Hegseth
Orders will also reinstate troops kicked out for refusing Covid vaccines during pandemic, says defense secretary
Donald Trump will soon sign executive orders removing diversity, equity and inclusion from the military and reinstating thousands of troops who were kicked out for refusing Covid vaccines during the pandemic, the defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, said on Monday.
Hegseth, a former Fox News personality and decorated veteran, narrowly secured enough votes to become the next defense secretary, a major victory for Trump after fierce opposition from Democrats and even some Republicans to his controversial nominee.
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