Pete Hegseth says DEI must be torn out and removed from military institutions

"We have to fix this. I believe what you’ve demonstrated today is that you have the talent, the ability, and the desire to fix it. How are you going to fix it?

Well, Senator, thank you for the question. First and foremost, we need to root out DEI and CRT initiatives from the institutions. Then, we must appoint Secretaries of the Army, Navy, and Air Force, as well as other civilian leadership positions, who are committed to the same priorities as the President of the United States and, if confirmed, the Secretary of Defense."