Pentagon Faces Backlash Over Removal of Jackie Robinson Military History Webpage

The Department of Defense has taken down a webpage detailing Jackie Robinson’s Army service, raising concerns about historical erasure as part of the Trump administration’s DEI policy rollback.

The webpage highlighted Jackie Robinson’s military service, including his refusal to comply with segregation on an Army bus, his court-martial, and subsequent acquittal.
The removal aligns with an executive order issued by President Trump earlier this year to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) content across federal agencies.
Critics, including civil rights advocates and commentators, have accused the Department of Defense of erasing significant historical contributions by minority groups.
The Department of Defense has not provided a clear explanation for the removal, and other webpages honoring minority and women service members have also been taken down in recent weeks.
The removal appears inconsistent with Trump’s prior praise of Jackie Robinson, whom he described as a national hero and included in plans for a National Garden of American Heroes.