A.ep. Michel Waltz (R-FL) and Derrick VanOrden (R-WI) presented his analysis on the The Biden administration the “bad military policy” like Veterans.
Both appeared on One Nation with Brian Kilmeade Saturday to discuss recent developments in diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives within the military. They both agreed that the movement was a form of “bad politics” that did not exist during the time they were in service.
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“It’s just bad policy; it’s not a tsunami from nowhere or an act of God. It’s bad policy on the part of the White House,” Waltz said of the DEI. “In the end, it deterred no one. Our enemies are marching because they sense weakness in the White House, and they see bad policy and bad priorities imposed on the greatest military the world has never before known and which should be feared by our allies and, at present… is not respected throughout the world.”
“We are – and I want to put people in perspective – over six years, the Biden administration wants to spend $280 million on DEI initiatives, which people should already be doing. Just treat people with respect,” said VanOrden. “I don’t ever remember asking anyone what political party they were affiliated with or what their sexual proclivities were in the military. But if you look at the U.S. military, right now we’re being made fun of because “The leaders of the Pentagon and Joe Biden took us down a road where we reduced mortality and made the world a dangerous place.”
Meanwhile, recruiting efforts are failing to achieve their goals. The army reported last year it was short 15,000 recruits, 25% short of its target. The Navy was short 8,000 active-duty sailors, more than a fifth short of its goal, with an additional shortfall of 3,000 reservists, nearly 30 percent fewer.
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While the Pentagon requested the budget last week, its DEI initiatives for 2024 have not yet been released. This year alone, he’s seeking $144 million. The ministry previously requested $68 million for initiatives in 2022 and $86.5 million in 2023.
The week before its budget request, the Pentagon failed its sixth consecutive audit.
