Military families protested Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies during his visit to the U.S. European Command headquarters in Germany. The protesters, including some holding rainbow umbrellas, expressed their opposition to Hegseth’s ban on certain books in DOD schools and his decision to halt transgender individuals from joining the military or undergoing gender transition procedures. The Trump administration’s broader initiative to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion roles in the armed forces has sparked controversy. This is not the first time Hegseth has faced protests, as he was interrupted during his Senate confirmation hearing and faced criticism over past remarks and allegations of misconduct. Despite these controversies, Hegseth was eventually confirmed as defense secretary. The rare display of dissent from military families highlights the ongoing debate over diversity, equity, and inclusion in the U.S. military under the Trump administration.
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