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nitpicked

(980 posts)
Mon Jan 27, 2025, 10:50 AM Jan 27

Hegseth vows more Trump actions on military

https://thehill.com/policy/defense/5108411-hegseth-defense-trump-executive-action-pentagon/

New Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says there will soon be more executive orders from President Trump as he seeks to reshape and revamp the U.S. military.

Hegseth arrived at the Pentagon Monday morning for his first day leading the department after narrowly being confirmed by the Senate last week. He referred specifically to Trump’s efforts to purge diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies from the federal government.
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Trump has signed a bevy of executive orders since taking office a week ago, including reinstating service members who were discharged from the military for refusing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. They will receive their former rank and full back pay with benefits, the White House said in a memo.

The president also plans to sign an order that bans transgender people from serving in the military.
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UTUSN

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4. He said he will obey Drumpf "without excuse" - by itself enough for complete disqualification.
Mon Jan 27, 2025, 11:45 AM
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