Trump Administration Erases Military History to Censor Minority Contributions

Another troubling revelation from the Trump administration has emerged, as reported by Associated Press. Unable to change or distort history, the administration simply chose to erase it. A vast database containing hundreds of thousands of records includes the names and descriptions of those who served and honored their country throughout history. However, under an executive order signed by Donald Trump, the military was instructed to remove names and descriptions from over 26,000 images in its database. The reason? These records highlight contributions made by women, LGBTQ+ individuals, Hispanic Americans, and other minorities who served their nation. While the exact method of deletion remains unclear—some speculate AI was involved—the process led to significant errors, including the accidental erasure of the Enola Gay bomber due to its association with the word ‘Gay.’ Additionally, images of the first female Marine Corps recruits were also deleted. Pentagon officials have stated that up to 100,000 images may have been affected. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave the military a deadline to comply with Trump’s executive order, which aimed to end diversity programs across federal agencies. The overwhelming majority of deletions targeted content related to women and minorities, removing milestones achieved within the armed forces. Numerous posts mentioning achievements by Black, Hispanic, and female service members were also erased. In some cases, photos were flagged merely because they contained the word ‘Gay,’ even when unrelated to LGBTQ+ contexts. For example, several diving project photos involving a local engineer named Gay were marked for deletion. Similarly, a biology study photo referencing fish gender data was also flagged. Some images of Tuskegee Airmen, the first African American military pilots, remain in the database but could face removal despite their historical significance. Pentagon spokesperson John Ullyot defended the move, stating satisfaction with the rapid compliance across all platforms.