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    Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Ends All DEI Programs at Pentagon; No Exceptions, Name-Changes, Will Be Fired

    Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Ends All DEI Programs at Pentagon; No Exceptions, Name-Changes, Will Be Fired

    Jan 26, 2025, 06:31 PM

    On January 26, 2025, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced the termination of all Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs at the Pentagon. Hegseth emphasized that the Department of Defense (DoD) will not allow any exceptions, name changes, or delays regarding this directive. He stated that those who do not comply with the new policy will no longer be employed at the Pentagon. The announcement has been reiterated across various platforms, highlighting the firm stance taken by the new Secretary of Defense against DEI initiatives within the military framework.

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    Will any Pentagon official be dismissed for non-compliance with DEI termination by March 31, 2025?

    Will any Pentagon official be dismissed for non-compliance with DEI termination by March 31, 2025?

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    Resolution / Starting Odds

    Yes • 50%

    No • 50%

    Official Pentagon announcements or news reports

    Will Pete Hegseth face a vote of no confidence by the end of 2025?

    Will Pete Hegseth face a vote of no confidence by the end of 2025?

    Pete Hegseth•the Pentagon•Hegseth•Department of Defense•Do
    Resolution / Starting Odds

    Yes • 50%

    No • 50%

    Congressional records or official announcements

    Will the termination of DEI programs at the Pentagon be legally challenged by June 30, 2025?

    Will the termination of DEI programs at the Pentagon be legally challenged by June 30, 2025?

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    Resolution / Starting Odds

    No • 50%

    Yes • 50%

    Court filings or announcements from involved legal entities

    What will be the most cited reason for the termination of DEI programs at the Pentagon by June 30, 2025?

    What will be the most cited reason for the termination of DEI programs at the Pentagon by June 30, 2025?

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    Resolution / Starting Odds

    Cost-saving • 25%

    Other • 25%

    Ineffectiveness • 25%

    Political ideology • 25%

    Media analysis and public opinion surveys

    What will be the primary public reaction to the termination of DEI programs at the Pentagon by March 31, 2025?

    What will be the primary public reaction to the termination of DEI programs at the Pentagon by March 31, 2025?

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    Resolution / Starting Odds

    Mixed • 25%

    Supportive • 25%

    Opposed • 25%

    Indifferent • 25%

    Analysis of major news outlets and public opinion polls

    Which military branch will first report compliance with DEI termination by March 31, 2025?

    Which military branch will first report compliance with DEI termination by March 31, 2025?

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    Resolution / Starting Odds

    Air Force • 25%

    Marine Corps • 25%

    Army • 25%

    Navy • 25%

    Official announcements from the Department of Defense