GOP Rep. Abe Hamadeh told Fox News Digital that Trump's leadership is already paying dividends for the military. (Getty/Rep Abe Hamadeh)
"When I served overseas as a captain and intelligence officer in the U.S. Army Reserve, I saw firsthand how Biden and Secretary Lloyd Austin’s first order of business was a military-wide stand-down to lecture service members about so-called ‘right-wing extremism.’ That kind of political nonsense has no place in our armed forces. Now, with President Trump and Secretary Hegseth at the helm, the military is returning to its core mission, being the most lethal fighting force on earth and defending America’s national security interests."
Fox News Digital extensively reported on sagging military recruitment during the Biden administration, which Hamadeh said was due in part to "lost focus" during those years.
"Americans watched in horror as our heroes were disrespected by their own government. One of Biden’s worst decisions was forcing service members to take the COVID vaccine, disregarding their personal and religious freedoms," Hamadeh explained.
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President Donald Trump speaks with reporters in the Oval Office at the White House, Feb. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
Trump signed an executive order in January banning DEI in the military in a move Hamadeh, who serves on both the House Armed Services Committee and House Veterans Affairs Committee, said will improve the military’s effectiveness.
"President Trump understands that victory, not virtue signaling, is the priority," Hamadeh said. "By removing DEI and refocusing on warfighting, we are ensuring that our troops are prepared, our adversaries are deterred, and America remains strong."
Fox News Digital previously reported that military recruitment appeared to be trending higher since Trump's November victory, highlighted by the U.S. Army announcing that December 2024 was its most productive recruiting month in 15 years.
Andrew Mark Miller is a reporter at Fox News. Find him on Twitter @andymarkmiller and email tips to AndrewMark.Miller@Fox.com.
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