Overview

• The Department of Defense removed an article about Jackie Robinson's military service as part of a broader effort to eliminate DEI-related content.
• Public backlash led to the swift restoration of the Jackie Robinson article on the Defense Department's website.
• Stephen A. Smith questioned the legitimacy of the removal, suggesting it was not accidental and criticizing efforts to erase historical reasons for DEI policies.
• Smith called for a public debate with President Trump, Vice President Vance, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to address the rollback of DEI initiatives.
• Smith also criticized Hegseth's qualifications, questioning whether his appointment exemplifies selective application of DEI principles.