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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Faces Protests During Germany Visit

Military families protested against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during his visit to the U.S. European Command headquarters in Germany, chanting 'DEI' in response to his policies.
Hegseth faced boos as he arrived at the base, reflecting opposition to the Trump administration's actions against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.
He ordered restrictions on educational materials in Department of Defense schools and announced a ban on transgender individuals joining the military.

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USA Today

Middle schoolers protest Pete Hegseth's DEI takedown at US base in Germany

Middle schoolers at a U.S. military school in Germany chanted 'DEI' at a protest against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday.

9 days ago·United States

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The Daily Beast

Hegseth Booed for Anti-DEI Push at U.S. Military Base in Germany

The defense secretary angered military families and Defense School students alike because of his diversity, equity and initiative exclusion.

9 days ago·United States

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The Intercept

Pentagon Official: Hegseth’s Campaign to Scrub DEI History Is a “Dumb” Distraction

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is trying to eliminate all Defense Department DEI efforts. It hasn’t been entirely successful.

9 days ago·New York, United States

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Political Tribune

Middle School Students Reportedly Stage Walkout Amid Pete Hegseth's Visit To U.S. Military Base

It’s not every day that middle schoolers take a stand, but when they do, you know something serious is happening. On Tuesday, about 55 students from Patch Middle School in Stuttgart, Germany, walked out of class in protest. Why? Because the Pentagon, under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, has been making significant changes—changes that many believe are harmful to diversity, inclusion, and education. The walkout happened during Hegseth’s visit to…

9 days ago

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Latin Times

Middle School Students at U.S. Military Base Protest, Walk Out During Pete Hegseth Visit

Students at Patch Middle School on a U.S. military base in Germany staged a walkout during Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's visit.

9 days ago

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MSNBC

Hegseth’s rough start: Pentagon chief faces protest at U.S. base abroad

The question isn’t why Pete Hegseth faced pushback at U.S. European Command headquarters; the question is whether the Pentagon chief will see more protests soon

10 days ago·United States

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