How will Trump's policies affect military recruitment by end of 2025?
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Trump Orders Iron Dome, Military Reinstatements in New Policies
Jan 27, 2025, 11:55 PM
President Donald Trump has announced a series of new executive orders aimed at reshaping U.S. military policies. The directives, to be overseen by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, include the immediate construction of an 'Iron Dome' missile defense system, the removal of what he referred to as 'transgender ideology' from the military, the cessation of Critical Race Theory indoctrination for service members, and the reinstatement of military personnel discharged due to refusal of the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Trump emphasized that these measures are intended to strengthen the combat effectiveness of the U.S. armed forces.
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