NEW: Pete Hegseth Hits The Ground Running, Guts Pentagon DEI Programs – EVOL

The Department of Defense is the latest agency to terminate all diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, along with associated race-based hiring practices and promotion of left-wing ideologies, after President Donald Trump signed an executive order that bans DEI at the federal level.

“The President’s guidance (lawful orders) is clear: No more DEI at Dept. of Defense,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wrote in an X post. “The Pentagon will comply, immediately. No exceptions, name-changes, or delays.”

The post was accompanied by a handwritten note with the same message, adding “those who do not comply will no longer work here.”

Photo: @PeteHegseth via X

Hegseth, 44, was sworn in on Saturday morning after a contentious confirmation process, during which he was the subject of numerous unsubstantiated or outright false allegations. Vice President J.D. Vance served as the tie-breaking vote after three Republican Senators — Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska voted against his nomination.

“All praise and glory to God. His will be done and we’re grateful to be here,” Hegseth said

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