What Happened
Polarizing Policies Impact Promotions and Diversity
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been criticized for bringing the culture wars to the military, with policies that have disproportionately blocked promotions of Black and women senior officers. According to The New York Times reporter Greg Jaffe, Hegseth has also been purging the military of transgender people. These moves have sparked controversy and raised concerns about the military’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. The policies were reported by NPR.