Republicans Seek to Cut ‘Woke’ Programs Out of Pentagon’s Proposed Budget

President Joe Biden meets with Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin (2nd L), Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David Berger (L), Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley (R), members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and combatant commanders in the Cabinet Room of the White House, on April 20, 2022. Win McNamee/Getty Images

House Republicans are expected to support three amendments calling for the Pentagon to audit and eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) training programs when the House Armed Services Committee convenes June 21 to begin vetting the proposed $874.2 billion fiscal year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (FY24 NDAA).

Rep. Mark Alford (R-Mo.) revealed on Fox Business’s ‘Mornings With Maria’ early on June 20 that he would sponsor the three amendments, confirming reports first posted by CQ/Roll Call that a “defund DEI” initiative would surface during the first public hearing on the annual defense budget, filed as House Bill 2670, before the full 59-member House committee.