US War Secretary Pete Hegseth declares end to 'woke department'

US War Secretary Pete Hegseth declares end to "woke department"

On September 30, 2025, US War Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a significant shift in the Department of War"s focus, stating, "We lost our way. We became the "woke department." But not anymore." Hegseth emphasized a return to traditional values, indicating that the department would no longer engage in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, identity months, or discussions surrounding climate change.

In his remarks, Hegseth expressed a commitment to moving away from what he described as "division or distractions" and "gender delusions." He stated, "We are done with that shit," signaling a decisive change in the department"s approach to various social issues.

Hegseth"s comments reflect a broader trend within certain sectors of the government to reject what they perceive as "woke" policies. This announcement comes amid ongoing discussions about the role of identity politics and environmental concerns in military and governmental operations.

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For more on Hegseth"s vision for the military, see this video outlining the mission of the restored Department of War and previous reports on the military"s unmatched global status.