
(VitalNews.org) – Signing key transformative executive orders late at night while returning to Washington, DC, aboard Air Force One, President Donald Trump is wasting no time in reshaping U.S. military policy.
The orders eliminate diversity programs, reinstate troops discharged over vaccine refusal, and call for an “American Iron Dome” defense system.
In a series of executive orders signed aboard Air Force One, the president has taken decisive action to restore the U.S. military’s focus on combat readiness and national defense.
The orders, which touch on issues ranging from diversity programs to transgender service members, represent a significant shift in military policy that prioritizes American strength.
One of the most impactful orders removes diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs from the military.
“I ordered the end to all of the lawless diversity, equity and inclusion nonsense policies across the government and all across the private sector and the military,” Trump stated.
“We’re getting it out and we’ve gotten it out pretty much. We did that in one week, and it wasn’t that easy, but everybody wanted it,” the president added.
This move aligns with Trump’s campaign promise to boost military recruitment and combat readiness by focusing on merit rather than identity politics.
The order argues that DEI programs “discourage merit and leadership and discriminate based on race and sex,” effectively undermining the military’s core mission.
Trump’s executive action also reinstates over 8,000 service members who were discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine, complete with full back pay and benefits.
Another critical aspect of the executive orders addresses the contentious issue of transgender troops.
Trump has directed the formulation of a new policy on transgender service members, citing concerns about military readiness and the potential disruption caused by gender transition processes.
“To ensure we have the most lethal fighting force in the world, we will get transgender ideology the hell out of our military. It’s going to be gone,” Trump recently stated.
Perhaps the most forward-thinking of Trump’s orders is the directive to develop an “American Iron Dome” air defense system.
Modeled after Israel’s successful Iron Dome, this initiative underscores the administration’s commitment to enhancing homeland protection against missile threats.
This visionary project will not only boost national security but also create high-tech jobs for American workers.
New Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has indicated that more executive orders are forthcoming, signaling a thorough overhaul of military policies.
Hegseth emphasized that “Military training will be focused on the readiness of what our troops in the field need to deter our enemies,” reflecting the administration’s commitment to maintaining America’s military superiority.
These executive orders represent a return to common-sense policies that prioritize national defense and military effectiveness over political ideologies.
By refocusing the armed forces on their core mission, President Trump is ensuring that America’s military remains the most formidable fighting force in the world, ready to face any threat and defend the nation’s interests at home and abroad.
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