Hegseth Starts Implementing Changes

The Pentagon just got a long-overdue wake-up call, and it came with a handwritten note. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth wasted no time making it clear that President Donald Trump’s executive order banning all diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at the federal level is no suggestion—it’s law. And in case anyone in the Department of Defense thought they could drag their feet or play games by rebranding their left-wing pet projects under new names, Hegseth’s message was sharp: comply immediately or find yourself unemployed. Simple as that.

This move to eradicate DEI nonsense from the Pentagon—and the entire federal government—comes not a moment too soon. For years, taxpayers have been funding programs that prioritized race and ideology over merit and national security, pushing divisive leftist dogma while undermining the core mission of our armed forces. Instead of focusing on creating the most capable, lethal military in the world, the Pentagon has been busy worrying about pronouns, sensitivity training, and racial quotas. Meanwhile, China and Russia have been focused on building hypersonic missiles and growing their influence across the globe. But now, thanks to Trump’s leadership and Hegseth’s swift action, the adults are back in charge.

Let’s not forget the predictable wailing and gnashing of teeth that accompanied Hegseth’s confirmation process. Washington insiders were horrified at the idea of someone without a “General” in front of his name leading the Department of Defense. Never mind that Hegseth is a War on Terror veteran and a proud patriot who knows firsthand what it means to serve this country. His lack of entanglements with the swamp is precisely why Trump tapped him for the job—and why the D.C. establishment fought tooth and nail to keep him out. But with Vice President J.D. Vance casting the tie-breaking vote, Hegseth overcame the usual smear campaigns (looking at you, McConnell, Collins, and Murkowski) and was sworn in, offering thanks to God, his wife Jenny, and the president for standing by him through the fight.

The first order of business? DEI programs. Hegseth’s decisive action shows he’s not here to waste time. Wokeness has no place in the Department of Defense—or anywhere in the federal government, for that matter. These programs have long been a Trojan horse for left-wing ideologies that are more about virtue-signaling than solving real problems. Prioritizing “diversity” over merit only weakens the effectiveness of our military and government, and it creates an atmosphere of division, suspicion, and resentment. It’s about time someone put an end to this madness.

But it doesn’t stop at the Pentagon. The ripple effect of Trump’s executive order is being felt across the federal government, with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) announcing the closure of all DEI offices. Agencies have until Wednesday to shut down these programs, delete DEI websites, cancel contracts, and, most importantly, stop playing the “rebranding” game. It’s as if someone finally realized that federal workers should focus on doing their jobs, not trying to socially engineer the workforce.

And how much was this ideological fluff costing the taxpayers? Over $400 million annually, according to initial estimates. That’s $400 million better spent on actual defense, infrastructure, or literally anything else. If Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency gets its way, we’ll likely see even more cuts to these bloated, redundant, and counterproductive programs. Imagine that: a government that prioritizes efficiency and effectiveness over trendy buzzwords.

Critics, of course, are already lamenting the end of DEI as though it’s the apocalypse. But here’s the truth: Americans are tired of seeing their hard-earned tax dollars funneled into programs that do nothing but divide and distract. They want a military that wins wars, not one that obsesses over whether its soldiers have attended the latest diversity seminar. They want a government that serves them, not one that panders to activist ideologues. And most of all, they want leaders like Hegseth who are willing to make tough decisions, even if it upsets the swamp.

So, let’s give credit where it’s due. Hegseth didn’t just talk about reforming the Pentagon—he got to work on day one. And in doing so, he sent a powerful message: the days of wokeness in our federal government are over. Finally, the focus is back where it belongs—on serving the American people and keeping this nation safe. It’s about time.