Political Appointments and Military Diversity

This chapter examines President-elect Trump's nomination of Pete Hegseth for defense secretary, emphasizing their past interactions and Hegseth's critique of 'wokeness' in the military. It discusses the implications of potential shifts in diversity training and recruitment under a new administration, as well as the cultural battles surrounding military representation. Additionally, the chapter highlights the complex issues of military recruitment in the context of societal attitudes and political narratives regarding racial representation.