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Pete Hegseth Blocks Promotions of Black and Women Military Officers
Pete Hegseth has blocked the promotions of Black and women military officers, citing an anti-DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) push. This action has removed these officers from the promotion list.
1 Jun, 16:21 — 1 Jun, 22:53
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NYTMostly Factual3d ago
Hegseth Strikes Female and Black Navy Officers From Promotion List
The defense secretary’s decision to block the officers’ promotions appears driven by his anti-woke stance rather than based on merit.
By Greg Jaffe and Kate Kelly
Read full article →The IndependentMostly Factual3d ago
Pete Hegseth blocks promotions of Black and women military officers in latest anti-DEI push
The move reportedly kept 8 Navy captains from becoming admirals as part of his campaign against ‘woke’ thinking
By Bruce Golding
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First report: NYT · 1 Jun, 16:21|Full coverage: 2 · 7h|Window: 7h
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