A Sudden Change of Heart

In a move that’s sending shockwaves through both military and civil communities, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the renaming of the USNS Harvey Milk, a fleet replenishment oiler named after the slain gay rights activist and Navy veteran. This decision aligns with the Trump administration’s broader initiative to eliminate references to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the military, emphasizing a return to a “warrior culture.”

The timing of this announcement, coinciding with LGBTQ+ Pride Month, has been met with significant criticism. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi condemned the move as a “shameful, vindictive erasure” of civil rights figures’ legacies.

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