Trump Pledges New Task Force To Gut DEI Racism From The U.S. Military
SUMMARY
President Donald Trump announced plans to establish a task force dedicated to eradicating what he describes as "neo-Marxist ideology" from the U.S. military if he wins the upcoming election. This commitment surfaced during a town hall in Fayetteville, North Carolina, where he engaged with Lt. Col. Matthew Lohmeier, a former Space Force officer fired for criticizing the military's embrace of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. "You know what I’ll do? … I’m gonna put you on that task force,” Trump told Lohmeier, acknowledging the need to counteract DEI influences. Lohmeier expressed gratitude for Trump’s promise to dismiss “woke generals” undermining military effectiveness. A report from the Claremont Institute highlights concerns that these leftist ideologies are "hampering overall readiness" and hindering recruitment efforts. Trump also pledged to revert the name of Fort Liberty back to Fort Bragg.
