“Any general … that was involved … in any of the DEI, woke shit has got to go.”
The promise
Hegseth pledged to dismantle or roll back diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the Department of Defense. He announced the creation of a Pentagon task force specifically to review and eliminate programs deemed “woke” or ideologically driven. The plan envisions removing diversity trainings, canceling related funding, and rescinding mandates tied to DEI. Supporters say this restores focus on merit and readiness; critics warn it may hurt morale and inclusion. As of now, the task force is formed, but broad rollback is ongoing and contested within Pentagon ranks.
