The Air Force will continue to teach about the history of the Tuskegee Airmen to recruits at basic training, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Democrats claimed over the weekend that the Air Force would no longer teach Tuskegee Airmen history due to President Donald Trump's recent DEI executive order.
The Air Force Times reported on Saturday that an Air Force spokesperson said, "The videos themselves were not targeted for removal, but BMT classes that include diversity materials were pulled and are now under review to make sure they are in compliance with this week's executive orders."
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) said the Tuskegee Airmen materials being included in the Air Force's DEI review was a result of "malicious compliance."
I have no doubt Secretary Hegseth will correct and get to the bottom of the malicious compliance we’ve seen in recent days. President Trump celebrated and honored the Tuskegee Airmen during his first term, promoting legendary aviator Charles McGee to Brigadier General and pinning…
— Senator Katie Boyd Britt (@SenKatieBritt) January 26, 2025
Hegseth said the issue had been resolved on Sunday night.
This has been immediately reversed. Thank you @SenKatieBritt. https://t.co/bmoJ4obPNL pic.twitter.com/fXCP3lisLN
— Pete Hegseth (@PeteHegseth) January 27, 2025
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