Dec. 6, 2024, 10:50 pm ET
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30-Second Take
- Conservative group targets military leaders over DEI initiatives
- List names ‘woke’ officers recommended for dismissal under potential Hegseth leadership
- Military community expresses alarm over targeting of senior leadership
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Quick Brief
2-Minute Digest
Essential Context
A conservative advocacy group has compiled a list of senior military officers they deem “woke,” recommending their removal if Pete Hegseth becomes Secretary of Defense. The list specifically targets leaders who have supported or implemented diversity, equity, and inclusion programs within the armed forces.
Core Players
- Pete Hegseth – Secretary of Defense nominee
- Heritage Foundation – Conservative think tank backing purge list
- Joint Chiefs of Staff – Senior military leadership targeted
- Current Service Branch Chiefs – Named on removal list
Key Numbers
- 47 – Senior officers named on removal list
- $1M – Heritage Foundation campaign support pledge
- 15 – Generals and admirals publicly opposing the list
- 4 – Service branches affected by proposed purge
