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Did the trump administration remove military heroes of color or women from government websites or washing out their contributions?

The Trump administration removed or scrubbed content related to military heroes of color and women from government and military websites as part of a broader anti-DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) purge.

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What the Evidence Shows

The claim that the Trump administration removed military heroes of color or women from government websites or washed out their contributions is supported by multiple sources. According to Military. Com and Axios, following an executive order issued by Trump in January 2025 targeting DEI programs, the military was directed to eliminate initiatives and content related to diversity and inclusion.

This led to the removal of webpages celebrating female and minority troops. NPR and Business Insider report that federal websites were scrubbed of photos and references to transgender people, women, and people of color, including military-related content. Newsweek details removals of promotional imagery featuring people of color and pages spotlighting women scientists and interns at agencies like NASA and the Small Business Administration.

MSN specifically notes the removal of Navajo Code Talker history from military websites under these anti-DEI orders. UPI confirms that websites devoted to women's military service were briefly removed during this crackdown. Collectively, these sources indicate a systematic erasure or reduction of visibility for military heroes of color and women on government platforms during the Trump administration's anti-DEI efforts.

Therefore, the claim is true based on the documented evidence from multiple reputable news outlets.

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Lawmakers Demand Trump Administration Restore …

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Trump's anti-DEI purge is erasing these military …

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Trans people, women, people of color erased from …

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