Trump Orders Military Shift: Bans Gender Ideology and DEI Programs to Focus on Combat Readiness
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On Monday, President Donald Trump signed two important orders that change how the U.S. military operates. These orders stop the use of “radical gender ideology” and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs in the military.
Named “Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness” and “Restoring America’s Fighting Force,” they aim to bring back a focus on traditional military values.
Trump has asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the secretary of homeland security to start applying these orders within 30 days. The order called “Restoring America’s Fighting Force” says DEI programs have hurt the military’s leadership and teamwork, making the military less effective.
Trump made it clear: “No individual or group within our Armed Forces should be preferred or disadvantaged based on sex, race, ethnicity, color, or creed.” This means all military members should be treated equally, without any bias based on who they are.
These changes also include stopping the teaching of any ideas Trump considers “un-American” or divisive in military training. This covers anything that suggests U.S. foundational documents are racist or sexist, and any training on gender ideology.
Trump also wants instructors at military schools to fully support these new rules, emphasizing that America and its founding principles are a leading force for good in the world.
The orders require detailed checks and reports to make sure they are being followed, with the first update due in 90 days. This will include checking for any unfair treatment based on race or sex.
Polls show that some people think ending DEI programs is very important. These orders match what Trump promised during his 2024 campaign and are similar to many actions he took early in his previous term.
In short, these executive orders are about making the military focus only on being effective and ready to protect the country, without mixing in personal identities or social issues. This is a big change aimed at making sure the military is ready for action at all times.