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U.S. Naval Academy Purges 400 Books Amid DEI Controversy

4/5/2025

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The U.S. Naval Academy has controversially stripped nearly 400 books from its shelves, including vital texts on the Holocaust and civil rights, in response to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's order to purge materials that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. This move echoes the Trump administration's sweeping efforts against DEI initiatives, igniting alarm among lawmakers and citizens alike.

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The U.S. Naval Academy has controversially stripped nearly 400 books from its shelves, including vital texts on the Holocaust and civil rights, in response to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's order to purge materials that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. This move echoes the Trump administration's sweeping efforts against DEI initiatives, igniting alarm among lawmakers and citizens alike.