Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has moved to eliminate a controversial Pentagon initiative that became a symbol of the Biden administration’s ‘woke’ transformation of America’s military. The program, known as Women, Peace & Security (WPS), was misrepresented by left-wing activists as a progressive victory—despite the fact that it was originally signed into law by President Donald J. Trump in 2017.
Trump’s Original WPS Act: A Smart, Security-Focused Policy
Unlike the divisive identity politics of recent years, the WPS Act was a bipartisan security initiative backed by conservatives including Rep. Kristi Noem and Sen. Marco Rubio. It was designed to enhance U.S. military effectiveness by incorporating vetted female personnel into peacekeeping operations abroad, especially in regions where cultural or religious dynamics limit male engagement.
Ivanka Trump helped spotlight the program internationally, announcing training for female police cadets in Colombia in 2019. The Trump administration positioned WPS as part of a larger effort to project American strength and promote stability—not social activism.
Biden Administration Twisted the Mission Into DEI Theater
In a strongly worded post on X (formerly Twitter), Hegseth criticized the Biden administration for twisting the original WPS program, describing it as a globalist effort driven by feminist and leftist agendas, claiming that while politicians praise it, it’s deeply unpopular among the troops.
Hegseth later emphasized that he backed the original Trump-era version of the policy, not the version altered under Biden to fit DEI priorities. He argued that the Biden administration had twisted a straightforward national security measure into a politically charged social agenda, stating that the White House had “ruined everything—including the Women, Peace & Security program.”
Military Leaders Praise Trump’s Vision, Not Biden’s Distortion
General Dan Caine, newly confirmed as Joint Chiefs Chairman under Trump’s endorsement, testified in April about the real-world success of the original WPS model:
“Female personnel helped us understand the human terrain. They engaged with women and children after operations, giving us critical insight into the battlefield,” Caine said.
His testimony reinforced what many on the ground already know: military readiness and cultural strategy—not political correctness—drive results.
Trump’s Crackdown on Woke Ideology in the Armed Forces
Hegseth’s action follows President Trump’s 2024 directive to purge DEI content across all federal agencies. The Pentagon, in response, issued sweeping orders across all branches to eliminate divisive materials.
This includes the recent controversy over the brief removal of American icons like Jackie Robinson from internal Pentagon platforms—a move that sparked bipartisan outrage but exposed the extent of left-wing infiltration under Biden.
Legacy Media and Democrats Lash Out — But Facts Remain
As expected, liberal figures rushed to defend the Biden-era transformation. Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) labeled Hegseth’s remarks “inaccurate,” while a U.N. spokesperson insisted WPS had positive effects. But their comments ignored the core issue: the program was never meant to be a social justice experiment.
What began under President Trump as a national security tool was weaponized by Biden’s Pentagon to advance radical ideology—and Hegseth is now taking bold action to put a stop to it.
BOTTOM LINE: The Biden administration once again twisted a good policy into a vehicle for woke ideology. Thankfully, leaders like Pete Hegseth are stepping up to restore purpose, focus, and strength to America’s military—following President Trump’s bold vision.