'In This Chart Which You Said Doesn't Exist!': Michael Waltz Has Tense Exchange With Witness On DEI

At today's House Oversight Committee hearing, Rep. Michael Waltz (R-FL) grilled a witness about DEI in the military.
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[@josecastropagan5640]

I'm a minority, spent 30 years on active duty and don't recall a single moment where my race played a part in my promotions, it never worked for or against me as it was all based on ability. Today's DEI requirements are a joke and an insult to qualified personnel.

[@richardclifford003]

Thank you. Up until now, I thought I was the only one posting that. I had a shitload of superiors who made up the full demographics of the Census Bureau and I never cared because you obey the position IAW the MCM. I had shitty leaders; however, I would be hard pressed to give you a racial breakdown.

[@edwardgoering1237]

Thanks I served 78-84 VMFA-115 I can count on 1 hand how many times my last name was an issue Now these wanna be antifa give me Hell on Internet.

[@WhizzingFish12]

Thanks for this. I NEVER saw racial issues, favoritism, etc in my units. I had men from every possible background on the tanks I crewed. At one point, besides me my crew were a black guy from Chicago, a Mexican-American from San Diego, and a snaggle-tooth hillbilly from Big Stone Gap VA (he was my best friend). We all were like brothers. No one got ahead who didn't deserve it, and we were proud of anyone who did.

[@stephanieohlhaver7716]

According to the comment above you - you weren't worthy

[@eaglerider1826]

@@WhizzingFish12 I had to reply because this sounds so much like my maintenance crew I had in the Air Force in the 80's . My crew was Donnie a country boy from Tennessee , Johnathan A rich kid from Florida , Kindu A black kid from the Bronx and Tina a petit girl from Los Vegas . We worked so well together that we set records and I lucky enough for an early below the zone promotion . Damn I miss those guys .

[@user-cl2pm6yz9c]

As a combat veteran and whose son is on active duty now, we are ashamed of what our beloved military has become.

[@kicnbac]

As a veteran myself, I am embarrassed. This is not why we joined.

[@KarlAnderson-tk9ye]

The number of congressmen who served is about 5% that leaves 95% who have no business deciding what happens in the military

[@tammyw6075]

Thank you all for your service!!

[@jamesharback6154]

I agree. This is disgusting.

[@Baxterbrookies]

@@tammyw6075 LOLLLL you're thanking user-cl2pm6yz9c for vague claims? Hilarious!!!

[@ddjay1363]

"Fairness means you get an opportunity, fairness doesn't mean you get an outcome" - Keven Samuels

[@BazookaDoug]

Yes. And if you don't promote advancement among a diverse pool you get a selective pool of applicants. Racist.

[@JohnSmith-yd5wq]

Yes and DEI makes sure ALL get that opportunity.

[@ddjay1363]

@@JohnSmith-yd5wq Hahahaha

[@eddiebruv]

He did an excellent job of not answering any of the questions at all.

[@JohnSmith-yd5wq]

He did answer, you just didn't understand it

[@robertlundquist5450]

When selections are made based on race, that is racism. Selections should be made on ability.

[@CesoeFelony]

Yup and I'm a minority...

[@gojobuddy]

And merit

[@tlwilson7379]

This is about people who underperformed... soo instead of improving themselves - let's just say "they" only advanced over them because of "critical race theory" and "diversity programs" 😂

[@salty_superspreader3647]

​@CesoeFelony Black Folks See This For What It Is. MANY. Say Its Wrong. And Will Start Years Of Peoblems. We Need To All Push Back. Our Hard Work Speaks For Our Chances. We Can Have Equal Chances To Go Head To Head For Work. Let The Best Prepared Person Win.

[@CoolGuyMcGruff]

When getting on a plane, the plane company should HAVE TO announce if ANY of the pilots are "DEI".

[@genesotdorus413]

Why can’t anyone just be honest anymore. The democrat party is just awful.

[@walkaway6212]

There satin's spawn. Its what they do.

[@jeanlannes4396]

Critical conscious activists are promoting ideas so very virtuous and good that they must endlessly cloak them in lies and obfuscations. Absolutely unreal.

[@jammyb90]

👍👍

[@nolaspeaker5656]

Because ideology is built on lies.

[@keithmyers1260]

I would tell you why but you can't handle the truth

[@noneyabeeswax3200]

This cancer has metastasized into every branch of our government and military,my fear is it’s too late to stop it now and the diagnosis for our country is terminal. Thank you once again Forbes for reporting these highly important discussions that the legacy media will not cover.

[@anng.4542]

One thing we can be sure of: the enemy is carefully taking note of this clown show.

[@bunberrier]

On the positive side, very few people, outside of grifters, cowards, and racists, actually want this.

[@margolockwood5390]

There is NO Government. Only corporations fighting against the people they no longer want to employ. They will lie cheat steal break reduce and take ehatever they say is theirs even your lives if need be, its all theirs. Untill the Swine realize their heads are on the block not the Corporations. The consolidating after the hostile take overs are where the people start to see they are already comfortably in the chill pens, being pushed to the end game. Reduction of assets, not the reduction of the corporations and the Theatrical arm of those corps is the Government' that keeps you from looking here not there, watching this not that. Eyes wide shut. Its all a Joke.

[@suzannehofer2541]

The last nail in the coffin for America will be the CDBC. Once they control every aspect of our lives, there’s no coming back from that!

[@strawberry48535]

I was a military brat. Both parents served & majority of the men in my family. Two of my children are/were veterans, my son has passed recently. I would never encourage anyone to enlist today 😢.

[@Mid.night1000rr]

Wow he went from not knowing what the percentage is, to defending it.

[@walkaway6212]

Nice catch

[@jpmerrick8886]

Game set match

[@thegrimstreaker4669]

Rather quickly too.

[@politipupspoliticswithatwi5924]

Caught that too, didja? The woke are a joke!😂

[@stp479]

Traitor is not too strong a word in light of the corrosive actions of DEI

[@josemorrasge8100]

This crap needs to be ripped out when President Trump gets back in.

[@dutchreagan3676]

Day One!

[@CobrasWalnut]

😂😂😂😂

[@josemorrasge8100]

@@dutchreagan3676 Day one right through to day 1460.

[@RobertLabonte-cw1bc]

It will be. We have to come out of the TWIGHT ZONE

[@ha1010rd]

Not going to happen

[@pandorasbox313]

My cousin who is a ranking member in the marines said he has many classes he is required to take about CRT. He said it is pathetic and discouraging especially as a white man who have done many tours over seas risking his life. He said it's upsetting to many in the military because they want the most capable protecting their butts not someone there because of their skin color.

[@caramia1042]

This is true. My nephew graduated from West Point in 2021, and he told me this was being taught. He was upset and confused over this.

[@anon69669]

Yes its being taught at every university. As students we try to warn out parents about how bad its become. My parents are liberal, i try to warn them its blatant discrimination, they treat me like a white supremecist idiot. So now anything that is defending true equality is called “white supremecist.” We’ve lost everything.

[@goathammer4297]

As a 15 year veteran so far i can say that the critical race theory and woke progressiveness has long been present in the military and i can say its a very dangerous thing. Im seeing people that dont know their jobs being inserted into leadership positions based solely on race, gender, and sexual preferance. It honestly sickens me and thank god im nearing retirement. The first time i was put in front of a board for an award, i walked in with my supervisor and he immediatly said well you gave it a good shot, good luck next time. I then asked him what? I havent even gone yet and he replied i know but look over at the other candidates. As i looked over and saw a pregnant black female i understood what he meant. Lo and behold i lost to her despite clearly outperforming her in every regard. This was confirmed later when when i spoke to one of the board members. This led to her making rank before me. This is only 1 of the countless examples i have encountered of the struggles of being a straight white male in the military. Flame me if you want i dont really care but its true.

[@goathammer4297]

Follow up as im watching this video, i will 10000000% keep both of my children from joining the military in the future. If youre reading this i STRONGLY encourage you do the same. I have lived this life and the regrets faarrrr outweigh the benefits.

[@ritatharp5238]

Thank you for your service and thank you for your honesty.

[@14goldmedals]

This is exactly why people are starting to doubt the ability of minority professionals. it should be required on your resume to disclose if you were ever hired or promoted via special interests.

[@loridavis9904]

It’s racism. It doesn’t matter the amount of melanin in the skin or lack of if you don’t get a job or a position because you didn’t have the right amount it’s racism and violates title 64. As a female who became a firefighter paramedic there wasn’t any special treatment for us women. Not in the fire academy nor on the job and actually they tested me more then a male because they wanted to make sure I could do the job. I actually appreciated that because if I’m down in a fire and need someone to rescue me. I don’t need someone that got hired because of their gender or ethnicity. I need someone who can stay calm and get both of us out.

[@aidenless3479]

Did you consider it's a skill issue?

[@viewzfromthesestreets7123]

IT'S INTENTIONAL SABOTAGE. It couldn't be anymore obvious. There's certain things you don't play around with and that's your fighting force.

[@mormacfey]

Well at least we know now that all these traitors won't be well defended when the actual time comes.

[@eaglerider1826]

@@mormacfey Sadly neither will we .

[@MaxskiSynths]

Exactly. It's all purposefully done. It's not just an "oopsie"

[@stephj9378]

Say it again!

[@t16205]

You nailed it. The WEF and their henchmen are working overtime to change the power dynamics of the world. Weakening the bastion of freedom, USA is critical in accomplishing their goals. This guy is a henchman

[@williamvorkosigan5151]

Mr. Seidule claimed to know nothing about it, then when presented with the chart, stated that he knew in detail how many people on that chart were recruited as athletes. If you never prosecute people for perjury, then they will go on lying.

[@anon69669]

Its really difficult to prosecute i think. Been watching these vids all day and it’s obvious they these people will lie and claim ignorance anytime they’ve confronted with the consequences of their actions

[@CavemanSynthesizer]

He keeps saying that it's important to teach a variety of viewpoints, but they're not teaching these subjects as viewpoint, they're teaching them as fact.

[@anon69669]

Yeah they also are not presenting a counter narrative. Anyone who disgrees with the “diverse viewpoints” will be reprimanded and corrected. We are under attack.

[@This-country-sucks-4]

The military that said they knew nothing about drags, yet had a drag recruit? The same military that fired soldiers for not getting the shot then wanted them back?

[@skiman863]

America is already destroyed. Has been for a while. People are just finally realizing it.

[@cyrusthevirus9878]

The military is also testing experimental depression and trauma medication on veterans. They will compensate you for up to 400! Dollars!! Experimental medications for space force don't agree if the VA calls you up.

[@maynard3legs]

They NEED them.

[@Joncenalol235]

​@@maynard3legsmore than need them. White recruiting IS the shortfall. All other demos are up.

[@maynard3legs]

@@Joncenalol235 this administration is the shortfall. Watch recruitment go through the roof when these fools are shown the door.

[@jackieprasek179]

It's so aggravating when witnesses act stupid.

[@yohannbiimu]

Yes, but sometimes it's hard to tell if these people are subversive or simply incompetent.

[@StephanieJohnson-zl4jy]

Maybe they are not acting!!

[@onbored9627]

It's not an act

[@satzbau9185]

@@yohannbiimu When the cancer has metastasized throughout all of society it is no longer a real question. There's no possible way anyone could miss it-- it's clearly and obviously subversive.

[@shawnfinlay4952]

When people start acting stupid it's because they KNOW they're doing something WRONG, and they would prefer looking STUPID rather than admit to doing something wrong. Besides LYING, acting STUPID is another tactic used by CRIMINALS and DEMOCRATS alike.

[@DarkHorseSki]

Yep, I lost my previous DoD related job when I pushed back against DEI. It was considering embarrassing to the NDIA when I pointed out that the DEI push in the universities was probably the biggest reason they see fewer engineers in the cyber field as they actively give those spots to minorities who cannot hack it over those who can based on merit, regardless of gender or skin color. Fortunately, I got another job at another DoD vendor, who cares more about merit than they do DEI (though, they do, unfortunately, care about DEI at the moment because the USG effectively makes them care.)

[@tioasn]

As a veteran myself, I do NOT want to look around at the men and women around me and wonder if they are not the most qualified person that could have been picked. Especially if MY LIFE DEPENDS ON THEM. I DON’T CARE WHAT COLLOR SKIN THEY WERE BORN IN, JUST AS LONG AS THEY ARE THE MOST QUALIFIED! Something we do not have with DEI.

[@sophiarieber7558]

Does ANYONE EVER ANSWER A QUESTION AT ANY OF THESE HEARINGS!!??

[@righteyeartistry156]

I believe the term is called a word salad. Wish I could say that’s my term, but I believe the credit goes to Josh Hawley.

[@ls-l1518]

I was just thinking the same. The answer is NO.

[@eachandeverything1836]

Very rarely …… just a bunch of filibustering. It’s like listening to Charlie Brown wha wha wha. Ugh.

[@ydad8946]

No, but they also thank the Senator for the question or two that they will not answer, intentionally "misunderstand," feign ignorance, and claim not ever to have heard/know anything about it. Piss-poor deflection, intentional deception, and willful ignorance are what they practicing to eat up as much of the Senator's time and failing quite spectacularly at in the process as the Chairman here eagerly yielded his time again and again to expose the full extent of illegality of the DEI's efforts in the military.

[@rjay7019]

No 😢

[@Icanonlyimagn7891]

This witness is nuts🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

[@larrybuckner8619]

It’s things like this to really make me mad. Nobody has to be accountable or even answer questions. Unless you’re a regular citizen that is! If you’re unable to answer questions you have no business in authority in any capacity.

[@billiep4338]

My Dad was a Marine Corps Sgt. & I heard him tell a rude man one day that there’s only one color in the Corps. and it’s OD Green.

[@lorimars0]

he contradicted himself @ 3:27 when he said he started the DEI program, where previously he stated that he didn't know what it was

[@richardkammerer2814]

I’d like to have that pursued in a closed door deposition.

[@mattpoules9225]

Does he suffer from the same thing his boss has, Biden?

[@johnlansing2902]

Liberals seem to be without knowledge when asked a direct question under oath .

[@genius2012]

“Contradicted” or “Perjured”?

[@lorimars0]

@@genius2012 both

[@GTMemes]

The fact a proponent of 'equity' That admitted he didn't even know what the definition of "equity" is and had to ask what it means IS PHUCKIN OUTRAGEOUS 😮

[@14goldmedals]

Good thing he didn't ask him to define what a woman was!

[@kencurtis2403]

Right??? Damn woke people don’t even know what they are fighting for.

[@darrylbradley]

DEI is reverse discrimination. The Supreme Court should strike it down similar to affirmative action.

[@LunkovichTromofski]

Its because they want to pretend it is the same as equality, it is literally why they the word in the first place, because their target audience hears it and assumes it is synonymous with equality or even "the proper pronunciation" of equality.

[@keithmyers1260]

​@@14goldmedalsyea, you have to have 4 years at Harvard to not know what a woman is

[@NativeIrish45]

Exactly. A person should be chosen by their ability to do the job and the content of their character as well as their ability to show empathy

[@TommyGunz327]

Empathy has nothing to do with it. It should be Merit based period. The best for the job gets the job. If you’re best you get the promotion. Nothing else should be taken into consideration at all. Standards had to be lowered to allow women in the forces then those women shouldn’t be allowed in the armed forces. It’s very simple.

[@margiejones870]

We Want The Most Qualified ! Not unqualified …Not because of skin color !!!!

[@stargazing123bw9]

China and Russia approve all DEI and equity mandates in the US Military.

[@lesliehouser1131]

Yep 😏

[@abn82dmp]

BINGO!!!! And Sleepy Joe is in their back pocket....

[@roaminanderson9951]

Yes because it weakens us and makes us fight between ourselves

[@ronaldshiffman9171]

Thank you Representative Waltz for you great questioning of the witness.

[@scottfree7633]

Discrimination, Exclusion, Insanity.

[@stereodreamer23]

The fact that ANY form of Critical Theory, or doctrine of Marxist derivation is being taught in West Point should be grounds for charging the Administration and Leadership of West Point under 18 U.S.C. 2381 and 18 U.S.C. 2384 and prosecuting them to the FULLEST extent of the law...

[@aidenless3479]

yeah because Marx was famously so worried about American 21st century political issues like critical race theory, the study of how black people are systemically disadvantaged in the American system, which has nothing to do with Marx or his ideas about economics.

[@zytebac]

@@aidenless3479 Marx supported the idea of equity. Equal outcomes for all. It's a horrible narrative since all it does is rewards laziness.

[@stereodreamer23]

@@aidenless3479 You really dont know anything about the history of CRT do you? After over 50 years of NeoMarxist college professors in the US trying to get middle-class and upper-class American students to embrace the BS that is Marxist Class Struggle (hey, maybe because the way they saw things, Capitalism was a pretty good ride), the Radical Left pivoted their tactics in the 1970s and 1980s and literally just "copy-pasted" the word "race" over top of the word "class" in Marxist doctrine, knowing there would be no way for people to counter false claims of racism, and made-up BS like "unconscious bias". After failing miserably to get their "grand revolution" on college campuses for half a century, they finally figured out a way to mentally extort and brainwash students to Marxism--by using "race" as the kicker...

[@ablebaker8664]

​@@aidenless3479 More pretend victimhood. You get equal opportunity... The outcome is dependent on your ability. What you are saying is that race makes people less capable and that's the same argument the Democrats used in an attempt to justify slavery a couple of centuries ago.

[@ablebaker8664]

​@@zytebac It's even worse than that What affirmative action did was to stigmatize minorities as only able to become successful if they were given that success. It insulted the hard work and effort they put in and made them appear suspect, for not having the actual excellence they demonstrated.

[@Jason-33W]

I was seeing this in the Army before I got out in 2007. People getting priority and promotions based purely on their race, and it wasn't white. It's the biggest reason I got out. I had better scores, better PT tests, attitude, etc. and it just didn't matter.

[@user-iz3gv7th6z]

It was the same in the usmc in 2009. It was disgusting to see. Probably the first place i experienced racism and didnt know how to object to it.

[@afightforfreedom5381]

I'd say fight and keep the good fight for america 🇺🇸 and her PEOPLE 🌞

[@nwp9062]

The script of these DEI educators is ignorance. What is that, I never heard that, I don't know that, but yet they are in charge.

[@BigDaddy-lm1rl]

It sounds to me like that expert was a product of equality and diversity choice rather than his qualifications

[@daveblevins3322]

Call them out brother 👍🙏🙏🇺🇸 Call them out 👍 And thank you for standing up for us out here.

[@ottomatic7823]

As a Navy vet from the 70's, to go back through my files & read statements that "... Petty Officer *** supports Affirmative Action....". I was 19-20 years old & knew absolutely nothing about Affirmative Action, even back then it was a crock of excrement....... This poison about CRT is ludicrous.

[@hunterjames8653]

He says those goals don’t exist then proceeds to point out athletic goals. How’d he know if they didn’t exist when he was on the board?

[@WhizzingFish12]

​This is so saddening AND maddening to watch, especially as I served in a front-line combat unit for years in the 1980s. I served alongside whites, blacks, Hispanics, and Asians. We all were brothers and while we all made racial jokes with each other - in all directions - there was ZERO actual racism. We worked together, got muddy and cold together, sometimes bled together, were bone-tired together, partied together, cussed the REMFs together, and had each others backs 100%. I learned how to play a mean game of spades too... We all gained rank by hard work and I never saw an undeserving person of any race receive an award or promotion. My service years were such a powerful formative time in my life and to think what the military has become in such a short time is heartbreaking and infuriating. My son is about to graduate ROTC and he's a squared-away, low-drama, high-output young man. Well, he's already told me he's putting in his required years and getting out ASAP if the military culture doesn't change. About half the men and women in his cadre say the same thing. This is SO dangerous for our national security.

[@kenbardwell6267]

WELL IT'S EXACTLY WHAT THEY WANT EVERYONE TOO DO RESIGN COMISSIONS , THEN PUT A TRAITOR IN THAT PLACE ...BECAUSE THEY ARE TRAITORS AND NEED PROTECTION FROM THESE THUGS , TOO KEEP THEMSELVES IN POWER ..THAT SIMPLE ...

[@abn82dmp]

I wholeheartedly agree on all the points you make. The Army was very influential on my formative years as well. And I too am disgusted by what the US Military has become with all of the "woke" nonsense. Things need to change right-quick or we stand to lose our ability to respond to ever-increasing global threats, some of which our current administration is letting through our southern border.

[@RemedialRob]

I was in the Army late 80's to early 90's. I saw loads of racism. Like every day. I was infantry too. You must have had some kum bai ya unit my dude.

[@WhizzingFish12]

@@RemedialRob I'd say your unit had bad leadership. I talk to veterans all the time and my experience is almost universal. I went to black weddings when I was in the Army, happily served for, with, and under men of every racial background, and many of the soldiers I respected most were minorities. Squared away is squared away.

[@exvictorian3605]

Thank you

[@lavern007]

Why is the House (Republicans) so toothless. It seems that somewhere there is a law that allows the congress to grab these people by the shorthairs and end these programs.

[@marthagrinnan6155]

In order for Congress to do it’s job, per The Constitution, The Senate, must agree with the “Bill” purposed by Congress, and then the POTUS, must agree by signing “The Bill”. When was the last time that happened.? Oh, that’s right! It happens whenever The GOP Congress, caves and gives in to the pressures of lies by compromised bullies of The Senate. A prime example, is right now, with the purposed “spending bill”. Do the right thing, GOP Congress! Keep the promise you made to the American People! Stop the spending! Do not back down! If it means that parts of the Federal Government get shut down, so be it. ❤️🙏🇺🇸

[@tammy5926]

That's the problem. It's a lot of talk but nothing ever happens.

[@traczebabe]

You are exactly right. I no longer trust any of them.

[@jerryhand8538]

They lack the BALLS !

[@mormacfey]

They're part of the same problem, but their role is to keep you on your butt hoping.

[@williamgullett5911]

The place is empty smh

[@robynmorris5951]

Thank goodness someone is finally willing to address these issues. And stand up to racism

[@michaelkendall662]

we had a successful military because for 200+ years they were as protocol TOLD to remain APOLITICAL.......13 SOUTHERN states supplied a majority Caucasian recruiting stream that was 60% of the US military and wore their patriotism as a badge of honor

[@richardclifford003]

As a CID Agent, we couldn't even have political bumper stickers on our POVs (Privately Owned Vehicles). In the 23 years I served, I am unable to recall a single political discussion in the office or at home.

[@michaelkendall662]

@@richardclifford003 when I was in the directive was pointed to be APOLITICAL.....you could have a personal opinion ....just not express it as a member of the US military

[@georgesibley7152]

the Us military has always been political and the USA has not won any major wars since WW2. They can only win against the likes of Grenada or some other small country.

[@richardclifford003]

@@michaelkendall662 That is correct. You were not allowed to speak ill of the POTUS either. I really had to hold my tongue during the Clinton Administration.

[@michaelkendall662]

@@richardclifford003 I was in at the end of Carter and most of Reagan's presidency...FY1980 we were wondering if the military was going to get their paychecks in Oct it was THAT bad

[@ComputerKevAZ]

“We MUST have a ‘calico’ fighting force” “Can you show me ANY stats to prove its better?” “NO”. 😂😂

[@shawncolemusic]

Bravo.

[@annlatham2062]

Well done Congressman Waltz!!!!! Perfectly done!!!!! Thank you!!!!

[@teresauntalan6828]

Absolutely correct. I, my husband, daughter, sons-in-laws nephews and many other family members were military. Today I discourage any and everyone I know not to join the military. It has become a shameful institution.

[@DavidJohnson-yg8qm]

It is the administration not the actual service, and this is happening in the UK too

[@parithon2397]

@@DavidJohnson-yg8qmI disagree.. the problem is pervasive. It is not a simple administration problem. Less we forget that Gen. Milley committed, in my opinion, treason against Trumps administration.

[@isaiahwelch8066]

I wouldn't call it "shameful." I would call it "dishonorable."

[@marieabineau]

rinos r cowards is y....

[@StabbyMcStabwood]

This drive for an "equal" outcome is just ramping up. This is only the beginning unless people start pushing back. I dont care about someone's color or beliefs, I care about their merits. DEI will never result in the best people being picked for the jobs.

[@darrylbradley]

At least people are waking to progressive socialists policies that weaken the military.

[@Rogerholberg]

I think they know that. They just don't care.

[@richardclifton4120]

@@Rogerholberg They obviously don't know this. Did you listen to the excuses by the Democrat "experts" who are pushing this?

[@mormacfey]

In 50 years the USA will be defeated with mean words.

[@GREENDIAMONDNEWS2012]

Commies at work

[@bkk7705]

Like someone said in the beginning he knew nothing Then he's defending it I'm sick of the liers😊

[@carollunsford355]

Can't believe this.

[@LunkovichTromofski]

"There was no DEI while I was there." "Well when I was there and started the DEI..." hmm, these don't seem to fit together so well

[@stephenperry3227]

Does anyone think that these chosen Soldiers for filling a box, are going to have the guts to defend this Nation? This is Very Sad, and President Trump will return.🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸

[@timothytremblay7763]

*All Obfuscations and Deceptions NEED to be exposed NOW and in all aspects of life* 🇺🇸✝️🇺🇸

[@chrishiles1313]

He said it! "The only we we can have an EQUAL force..." and the he pivoted.

[@johndon762]

I graduated USMA in 1983. Special recruiting and retention criteria were absolutely in force. I guestimate about 33% each across special recruiting for blacks, women and athletes. Retention was entirely focused on women and blacks. White, Latino, and Asian men got or no special attention when they failed. Women and blacks got multiple tries. One woman tried to kill herself over stress 5 or 6 times and rather than removal on a psych basis they foght to retain her. Yup that's the kind of perskn you want making life and death decisions .

[@rayvandenberg4574]

I did a halleluiah shout when Mr. Waltz stated congress is preventing CTR being taught in military academies as well as eliminating an degree of DEI influence. With his, along with similar thinkers in Congress, offices/departments of DEI are heading towards their greatest fear - irrelevance. History will indeed not be kind to any DEI nor its adherents. Mr. Waltz, my encouraging testament is - GO GET 'EM ! You've got the support of the majority of Americans.

[@robinlevin9212]

Unacceptable.

[@blueyedevil3479]

Taught at West Point for 20 years and doesnt know the difference between “curriculum” and “department” 😂😂😂

[@rodt5177]

I am retired military of 29 years. There is no way I would recommend anyone to join the military. What is wrong with these people?

[@jsav4269]

Yeah I ain’t fighting for the banker boys, in all their fake wars

[@GauntletKI]

Good job racial diversity and equity is illegal

[@johnflo-grif2639]

I always wondered why I didn’t get promoted. Now I’m know!

[@texasswade8453]

Where the hell is everyone! Are we still paying them to not be there?!

[@johnbaran577]

This is why the folks the military needs aren’t signing up

[@dianearnold3712]

And leaving.

[@privateer0561]

Are enemies are watching this with great interest and laughter, no doubt.

[@pabloscobar958]

Whens the last time in these court hearings where the person actually answers the questions?

[@jamesreed6634]

You go, Tuberville+!

[@hariseldon3786]

"Diversity" has not increased 'lethality' - irrespective of race creed or gender MERIT is what drives lethality... the ability to do the job. In fact "diversity" can be a hindrance as it can require additional training to engender a cohesive tream --- funny how people wax on "the diversity dividend" but never talk about "the diversity cost".

[@Anidawehi]

I agree with the right most of time. But the left is right on this one. At the end of the day all soldiers deserve respect. It isn't diversity that's stopping people from wanting to join....it's the pay and after effect of war because our government doesn't take true care if veterans. They leave them to suffer for illegals.

[@zytebac]

@@Anidawehi A large part of why people are not joining is because of the military's DEI practices. Nobody wants to be a part of an organization that doesn't reward hard work and experience if you don't fit into a certain category.

[@RedPaintSpray]

The opposite of diversity is unity.

[@politipupspoliticswithatwi5924]

​@@RedPaintSprayexcellent point

[@WhizzingFish12]

​@@AnidawehiIts both. It's not the encouragement of diverse people to join and serve - thats great- it's the active anti-white position and "equity" (such a disgusting word) focus that is 100% occurring.

[@justp1009]

It takes my breath away that this guy is a "GENERAL"😢

[@BillyColeII-dr6dk]

Spent 20 years assigned as a teacher at West Point.....pretty plush,

[@williamwasilewski7925]

Thank You Sir! I am a former EEO Specialist who was employed by the Department of Defense and Army chaplain. I volunteered to go to Iraq 🇮🇶 to get out of the office at Fort Belvoir. 😎👍🏼🙏🏼🇺🇸

[@johnrgulley5852]

We will not comply

[@ComputerKevAZ]

“ the largest group are athletes, they are 25%“ “Sir, even the ‘athlete group’ is SEPARATED by RACE!” Mic drop

[@dstyd]

When I was in the US Navy everyone was upset about advancement. Not due to color but due to the fact they themselves had issues advancing. People spending years at a job and ether only advanced once or not at all would upset them. I had a QMC who was black. I never had a problem with him due to color. He was strict and sometimes an ass. I had a female officer as my Nav on 2 diferent ships. I never had a problem with ether of them. I started out as an E3 advanced to an E4 I had several people advance before me to E5 or higher during my time in the Navy. I never had a problem with any of them advancing. Many of them were of diferent colors. I got along with anyone in the Navy regardless of color as long as they wanted to get along. Saying that white people are upset about black advancement in the military when there might be a small group of these people is insane. Now I have a problem if advancement is based on color. The reason is simple. Color means nothing. The one's with better scores deserve the advancement. My rate was closed. Meaning advancement was imposible or I had to be in the top 5% or something. I had no chance of advancing further so I left after 5 1/2 years. I got an Honorable discharge. Color/ sex/ or gender preferences should never play a role in advancing in any job.

[@nicholasklangos9704]

The most divisive , destructive thing for a military I have ever seen! Insanity!

[@danstephensen9032]

As a White Civil Service employee (33 yrs) I lost 2 advancements due to my Skin Color. One of my “racist” supervisors, however, had his position canceled due to his behavior against me. That was a great day. I also had 2 other Superiors ( of color) that I dearly loved and respected.

[@itiswhatitis875]

When I was a recruiter for the Navy, we, including the other branches, had diversity goals. We had and still do have black upper mental group, hispanic upper mental group, Pacific islander upper mental group (which was Asian, Indian, etc, WINTR (women in non-traditional traditional ratings). Upper mental group is anyone who gets 50 and above on Asvab. We didn't have a white goal. As a matter of fact, we didn't make a goal if we didn't find a certain amount of the above ethnicity goals. So no matter if I had 25 white upper mental group men ready and QUALIFIED to join, unless a percentage of that 25 was not ethnicity, I missed goal and could not put them all on. Let's call it how it is, the military/government did this to themself.

[@davidstancomb5380]

No. You helped them do this, to your shame you were an active part of it. Own it and apologise to all the decent people.

[@itiswhatitis875]

@davidstancomb5380 👍🏻 I killed the goals lol, got creative in identifying ethnicities, MEPS cannot ask you legally when joining, so yeah I found 'ethnicity", if I was asked to put a square peg in a round hole, the square peg was convinced it was round 😀

[@poopsmith6853]

The sad thing is 'upper mental group' is merely 'better than the mean by only 1 point'.

[@eshelly4205]

The sad part is young soldiers will question whether their new leader is the best available or was promoted because of his skin color. The distrust starts immediately

[@betty-janececile5214]

Where are all the members, dock their pay.

[@Starman3308]

Love these people that spout out, My area of expertise.

[@user-dn9vd9xg9p]

Why are most of the chairs empty? Arent the Elected politicians expected to work?

[@jamesparker1071]

"Purge all honest citizens from the Armed Forces, then use the Armed Forces against all honest citizens." Marx

[@VainFriggus]

Imagine saying “whatever you want” when someone asks how to pronounce your name

[@davewose9737]

Continually avoiding giving an answer to a question means that you cannot defend your position. Most of us learned this when we were 6.

[@user-iy6de7qi1r]

I enlisted in 75, began my service in April of 76, retired in 97. We were somewhat impacted by these "social justice initiatives" from the start of my service, and heavily impacted by it as I served in recruiting, from 90-93. Our only focus in recruiting was minorities. We recruited for women and blacks. We achieved all our needs with no effort at all, other than focus on minorities. We were well served by all who avidly pursued the opportunity and advancement. The "diverse recruiting goals" did nothing to enhance our Marine Corps. John McClain, GySgt, USMC ret.

[@davidstancomb5380]

Well done! (not going to cliche the 'thank you for your service' as I am British and we don't do that shit!)

[@alphycollens1959]

Mr Seidule will play dumb as long as $$$$$ keeps increasing with each lie👿

[@ronobrien7187]

So, the female Genral is reportedly a trusted, qualified leader until she observes, and comments on a degradation of qualification in personnel. Then she can't be trusted, or is no longer qualified? What scares them so much about the truth?

[@lisalynch629]

Sick

[@user-mh3ho2vc3c]

TRUTH ❤❤❤❤❤

[@PudinTane-gc4dn]

Hey we have a pilot with 23000 hours under his belt that wants to be a fighter pilot. NO we have some black women with 240 hours we have to let fly our planes.

[@ritatharp5238]

Commercial airlines are doing this too!

[@nvanpitt1549]

How did it get to this point ? Insanity comes to mind ! Although I’d not dismiss stupidity

[@sgraham4533]

it’s disturbing to see all those empty seats

[@mpeugeot]

Congress is working hard for you.

[@sgraham4533]

@@mpeugeot yeahhhhh 😐

[@RobertLabonte-cw1bc]

Great job Rep Waltz, calling out all this woke craziness. You wonder why recruiting is way down.

[@stewartread4235]

Divide: Exclude: Indoctrinate

[@oldogre5999]

So he is saying they want the "broadest representation of every viewpoint" yet we can't talk about the fact that upwards of *70% of the violent crime in this country is carried out by the 17% of the population that just happens to be black? We can't talk about the percentage of Black people on the government dole compared to the rest of the population. We can't talk about the extreme racism of the Black people towards the White people in this country? And I could go on and on about all the ACTUAL REAL ISSUES we have that we CAN'T talk about because the skin color is wrong! *Note: Percentages are NOT correct, close but not accurate.

[@oc2108]

I hope Loyd Austin's transition goes smooth. The 2024 Woman of the year is a lock, if that's the case.

[@edgarmcanderson6991]

My father served in the Army for 23 years. I served in the Army for 21 years. I would not recommend my children serve today. And that’s sad.

[@debijohnson9478]

Why don't these people that lie under oath!? Get arrested and charged ?

[@attribute-4677]

I’m a person a color, and never had any issues with race in the military. We had blacks, whites, asians, and hispanics and we were like family. We were prepared to die for each other. We laughed together, ate together, deployed together, and deployed together. Race was _never_ an issue. This DEI craziness is a poison that was just waiting for the right event so it could flood the room with an emotional appeal. It’s the heart of a dystopian nightmare in the making.

[@Xerdar36]

As soon as he was told to give the definition of equity… he knew he was in trouble..lol

[@wolfblud3861]

I served in the Air Force as a ER Medic, 93-02 and am a non-combat vet. I am Ashamed of what the military as a whole has become. This is NOT the service I loved.