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Trump's Defense Overhaul Sparks Outcry Over Diversity Cuts

3/15/2025

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Donald Trump's Department of Defense, under Secretary Pete Hegseth, is facing a controversial overhaul, eliminating diversity programs and sidelining top female officers. Critics warn that Hegseth's emphasis on culture wars could jeopardize military readiness and recruitment, potentially alienating women in service and ignoring vital lessons from previous conflicts about civilian impact.

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Donald Trump's Department of Defense, under Secretary Pete Hegseth, is facing a controversial overhaul, eliminating diversity programs and sidelining top female officers. Critics warn that Hegseth's emphasis on culture wars could jeopardize military readiness and recruitment, potentially alienating women in service and ignoring vital lessons from previous conflicts about civilian impact.