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In a rather unsettling turn of events, Donald Trump and Elon Musk have taken it upon themselves to purge military heroes from Department of Defense websites, seemingly on the basis of race.
A coalition of irate Senate Democrats—many of whom are military veterans—led by Tammy Duckworth, alongside SASC Ranking Member Jack Reed, SVAC Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal, Mark Kelly, and Ruben Gallego, have banded together to issue a scathing rebuke of Trump and Musk:
While Republicans profess their desire for our military to remain the world’s preeminent fighting force, they seem to be more invested in launching a misguided cultural skirmish rather than enhancing military preparedness or addressing foreign threats like China. This counterproductive endeavor by Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk is not only undermining our military but also tarnishing the legacy of those who have served our nation with honor.
Instead of honoring the heroes who have fortified our military, we should be elevating their stories to inspire future generations to step forward in service to our country. By erasing the contributions of Americans who have answered the call to serve, the Trump Administration is exacerbating our military recruitment crisis—disheartening potential volunteers and conveying a clear message that their willingness to serve is not appreciated.
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