An organization of Black veterans is cautioning the Trump administration that its blanket efforts to rid the military of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts may erode Black recruitment during a time when services are struggling to meet their goals.

Speaking exclusively to The Hill, Kyle Bibby, co-CEO and co-founder of the Black Veterans Project, said the administration is being short-sighted with its anti-DEI mission. While Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has stressed the importance of a merit-based military, his Feb. 27 order of a “digital content refresh” may have backfired.

The order stated: “Components must remove and archive DoD news articles, photos, and videos promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), including content related to critical race theory, gender ideology, and identity-based programs.”

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