Naval Academy DEI Book Removal Sparks Debate

The U.S. Naval Academy has removed nearly 400 books from its library following an order from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to eliminate material promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). This action aligns with the Trump administration's broader directive to purge DEI content from federal agencies. Initially, 900 books were reviewed, and the removal was completed just before Hegseth's pre-planned visit. Although the academies were initially exempt from the executive order due to their status as higher education institutions, Pentagon officials have insisted that they are committed to executing President Trump's orders. Some references to minority figures were temporarily removed from military websites but were later reinstated, as the actions were deemed excessive. The removal has sparked debate regarding its impact on the educational environment within military academies.