Trump to Sign Orders Eliminating DEI in Military and Reinstating Thousands of Troops, Hegseth Says

Jan 27, 2025, 02:41 PM

On his first full day as Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth announced that President Donald Trump will soon sign executive orders aimed at eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives from the military and reinstating thousands of troops who were discharged for refusing COVID-19 vaccines. Hegseth, who assumed his role recently, emphasized the Pentagon's full support for these upcoming orders. The orders are part of a broader set of changes Hegseth intends to implement, focusing on removing DEI from the military and addressing the reinstatement of service members affected by previous vaccine mandates.