Synopsis
President Donald Trump will sign orders to remove DEI initiatives from the military and introduce policies on transgender troops. Another order will reinstate personnel dismissed for vaccine refusal during the pandemic. AP US President Donald Trump is set to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs from the military. He plans to sign executive orders addressing DEI initiatives, transgender troop policies and reinstatement of personnel discharged due to COVID-19 vaccine refusals.
DEI Programs Removal
President Trump plans to sign an executive order removing DEI initiatives from the defense department. He pledged to act swiftly on this issue during his campaign. DEI programs focus on promoting workplace participation across diverse backgrounds. Critics argue that these programs may create new forms of discrimination.
The orders will eliminate DEI-related bureaucracy in the military, Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security. Officials are directed to review training materials for DEI or gender-related ideologies deemed inappropriate.
Transgender Troops Policy
Another order tasks officials with developing policies on transgender individuals serving in the military. Specific details of the policy have not been released.
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Dismissed Personnel Reinstatement
The third executive order reinstates service members discharged for refusing COVID-19 vaccinations. President Trump described their dismissal as unjust. Approximately 8,000 military personnel were dismissed, but only 43 were reinstated before his return to the presidency.
Training Programs Review
Military service academies and programs, such as the
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