New Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth Vows to Remove DEI From DOD

The former Fox News host and decorated U.S. Army veteran was confirmed by a thin margin last week.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks with the media during his first official arrival at the Pentagon as Secretary in Washington on Jan. 27, 2025. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images

New Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth recently confirmed that the Pentagon will be implementing a mandate to remove diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies from his agency.

In a post on X over the weekend, Hegseth wrote: “The President’s guidance (lawful orders) is clear: No more DEI at [the Department of Defense]. The Pentagon will comply, immediately. No exceptions, name-changes, or delays.”