Trump Dismisses Military Academy Advisory Boards Over 'Woke' Concerns

President Trump removes members of service academy Boards of Visitors, citing efforts to reshape military culture and leadership.

President Trump announced the immediate dismissal of the Boards of Visitors for the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard academies via Truth Social on Monday.
The Boards of Visitors, composed of presidential, vice-presidential, and congressional appointees, advise on curriculum, discipline, and academy operations.
Trump justified the move by claiming the boards were influenced by 'woke leftist ideologues' and pledged to appoint new members aligned with his administration's vision.
The dismissals align with broader efforts led by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and reinstate traditional military values.
This action follows previous executive orders targeting DEI programs, transgender service members, and reinstating troops dismissed for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine.