Pentagon Faces Criticism for Requesting $114 Million for Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
The Pentagon is under fire from House Republicans after it asked for $114 million to fund its Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and accessibility initiatives for the upcoming fiscal year. This request has sparked controversy, with Republicans arguing that the department should prioritize military preparedness over progressive issues. The timing of the request is also raising concerns, as it comes amidst a military recruiting shortage and the department’s failure to pass its annual audit for the sixth consecutive year.
Republicans Question Military Preparedness
“Last week, the Pentagon failed its 6th consecutive audit,” the House Oversight Committee expressed on X. “This week, they requested $114 million for DEI. The Biden Admin’s focus on progressivism over warfighting continues to exacerbate the military recruiting crisis and calls into question our level of military preparedness.”
Pentagon faces backlash over $114 million budget request for DEI initiatives in 2024
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