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Restoration News has reported that several of President Trump's senior military selections support diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, which the outlet claims conflict with a warrior-focused military agenda. This announcement was made in an article.

According to a report by The Guardian, the Biden and Trump administrations have sharply diverged on military leadership priorities. The Trump camp focuses on rolling back DEI initiatives and re-emphasizing traditional military values. Restoration News uses this context to argue that officers who have publicly supported DEI programs are fundamentally at odds with a "warrior-focused" vision for national defense leadership. The article positions this nomination debate within a larger trend of political contest over the cultural direction of U.S. armed forces.

Restoration News highlights Air Force Colonel Kenneth C. McGhee’s public endorsement of LGBTQI+ Pride Month in June 2024 at Minot Air Force Base, as well as his repeated statements supporting diversity throughout his career. According to details from the article, McGhee praised the evolution of thought within the Air Force and stressed the importance of re-educating personnel about African American history. These examples are cited to argue that such public commitments to DEI and cultural awareness could undermine the administration's intent to reinforce a strictly merit-based and combat-oriented military command structure.

The article also documents statements from other nominees, such as Air Force Colonel Todd E. Randolph’s comments on diversity as a strength and Navy Captain Kertreck Brooks’s participation in a "Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging" fellowship at LinkedIn. According to reporting from Military.com, similar DEI efforts in the military have generated controversy among conservative groups and policymakers who argue that such priorities can detract from military readiness. Restoration News leverages these controversies to further support its case that nominees embracing DEI are inconsistent with the administration’s vision for military leadership.

Restoration News is a conservative commentary outlet focused on analyzing American political and cultural trends through the lenses of constitutional norms, traditional values, and governmental accountability. Its reporting emphasizes issues it views as threats to societal order, from education and gender policy to free speech and electoral integrity. Restoration News aims to inform readers who prioritize preserving sex-based rights, parental authority, and law-and-order principles in public policy.