Trump to go after ‘woke generals’ with ‘warrior board’ executive order

Former President Donald Trump will reportedly sign an executive order creating a "warrior board" to review the records of generals and flag officers for "wokeness" and recommend their removal if necessary

The order, which is expected to be signed in the coming days, is part of Trump's ongoing effort to purge the military of what he sees as "woke" ideology. Trump has repeatedly criticized the military for its focus on diversity and inclusion, and he has accused generals of being more interested in "political correctness" than in winning wars.

The "warrior board" will be composed of retired generals and flag officers who are loyal to Trump. The board will review the records of all generals and flag officers who have served in the past five years, and it will recommend their removal if it finds that they have engaged in "woke" activities.

"Woke" is a term that is often used to describe people who are aware of and concerned about social justice issues. Trump has used the term to attack his political opponents, and he has accused them of being more interested in "virtue signaling" than in solving problems.

The "warrior board" is likely to face legal challenges. The First Amendment protects the right to freedom of speech, and it is unclear whether Trump can legally fire generals and flag officers for their political views.

However, the executive order is a sign of Trump's determination to reshape the military in his own image. Trump has already made several changes to the military, including banning transgender people from serving and withdrawing troops from Syria and Afghanistan.

The "warrior board" is the latest in a series of moves by Trump to purge the military of what he sees as "woke" ideology. It is unclear whether the board will be successful in its mission, but it is a sign of Trump's determination to reshape the military in his own image.