- The Trump administration introduced policies at US military service academies to prohibit "gender ideology" and other concepts deemed "un-American".
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth subsequently ordered that critical race theory, diversity, and inclusion could not be taught at these institutions.
- This resulted in academic censorship, including the cancellation of courses, dissolution of majors, and removal of books at West Point and the US Naval Academy.
- Professors, such as Dr Graham Parsons from West Point, faced pressure to remove specific readings and some resigned in protest against the changes.
- The alterations have prompted concerns that future military leaders may not receive a sufficiently well-rounded education.
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