Staff Reports
The recent chaos stemming from President Trump’s dismantling of the overstuffed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion agenda within the federal government proves that the fight against the woke agenda is far from over. While Trump’s directives aimed to restore a merit-based approach to our military and government institutions continue to roll out, it seems some federal employees are employing a classic tactic known as “malicious compliance.” This bureaucratic maneuver—where individuals follow orders to the letter but with the intent of sabotaging the directive—could be at play in the Pentagon as pushback mounts against this much-needed change.
The Pentagon, having been charged with removing any DEI content from its platforms, is experiencing interesting hiccups along the way. Although the Secretary of Defense has clearly indicated that the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion mindset is incompatible with military objectives, communications from Pentagon Press Secretary John Ullyot suggest that, while compliance is mostly swift, the occasional snafu still occurs. The sudden disappearance of details on historically significant American figures has raised eyebrows, but thankfully, it appears this content is now being reinstated, underscoring the need to spotlight the true heroes of our nation.
‼️The Pentagon is republishing the following content online after it was removed (either deliberately or by mistake):
— The Tuskegee Airmen
— The Enola Gay
— Navajo Code Talkers
— WASPs
— History -making female fighter pilots
— Jackie Robinson
— The Marines at Iwo Jima
— A…— Kristina Wong 🇺🇸 (@kristina_wong) March 19, 2025
Despite confusion around the removal of any specific content, the Pentagon seems to be taking a strong stance. There’s no acknowledgement of why certain materials may have vanished, as the official statements focus solely on eliminating DEI-related content. That said, the quick restoration of pages dedicated to icons like the Tuskegee Airmen and Navajo Code Talkers shows an encouraging turn toward celebrating America’s storied past. The department’s actions reflect a commitment to honoring those who have genuinely contributed to the defense of freedom, rather than pandering to a divisive agenda.
Such measures align with an age-old military saying—often humorously attributed to the lower ranks—that suggests military personnel can often outsmart their superiors by giving them exactly what they ask for while doing just the bare minimum. Although there’s nothing definitive proving this kind of passive resistance is at play within the Pentagon, when faced with dismantling an exceedingly embedded ideology like DEI, it’s reasonable to suspect remnants of that mindset will cling on tenaciously. The hope is that those persisting in such resistance will soon find themselves on the outer fringes of employment.
More amusingly, as corporations are suddenly questioning investments in progressive causes, it raises the question: could these entities follow suit and act more responsibly in their social programming? As corporate sponsors withdraw support from events that have historically pushed the DEI agenda to its limits, the scenario reveals a shift in the national conversation about what constitutes appropriate representation and support.
As the Department of Defense moves to reestablish the historical figures that represent actual merit and achievement, those aiming to perpetuate an ideology that promotes division face increasing scrutiny. The restoration of these pages not only serves to highlight American accomplishments but also reinforces a national narrative that prioritizes unity over division—a principle that every true American should advocate.
