Elimination of DEI Programs in the Military

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Sen. Eric Schmitt is pushing to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs within the military, citing negative impact on recruitment and readiness. He successfully included amendments in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to address these issues.

Key Points

  • Sen. Eric Schmitt aims to eliminate DEI programs in the military
  • Amendments included in the NDAA to address DEI issues
  • Focus on maintaining a meritocratic military system
  • Concerns about DEI impacting recruitment and readiness

Pros

  • Focus on meritocracy in the military
  • Addressing potential negative impact on recruitment and readiness
  • Bipartisan support for the measures
  • Efforts to ensure the military remains a lethal fighting force

Cons

  • Potential division and discrimination based on race
  • Opposition from those who support DEI initiatives
  • Political disagreements regarding the issue