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Trump's New Task Force Aims to Abolish DEI Offices Citing 'Systemic Racism' Promotions
The US Department of Defense has created a task force to abolish its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) offices, which Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth claims promote 'systemic racism'. The move comes after Hegseth released a memorandum criticizing the DEI programs within the department.
The US Department of Defense has created a task force to abolish Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) offices, citing concerns that these programs promote systemic racism within the military. The decision follows a memorandum from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, which targeted the controversial DEI initiatives. The move is seen as a significant shift in the DoD's approach to diversity and inclusion efforts. The task force's aim is to review and potentially dismantle the DEI offices.
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