FROM DAILY CALLER: One of President Donald Trump’s military nominees has drawn conservative backlash amid accusations that he promoted several “woke” initiatives.
Trump has recommended on Sept. 5 that the commander of the U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC), Lt. Gen. Jonathan P. Braga, be elevated to serve as the next leader of the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC).
But conservatives have raised red flags about Braga for years over concerns he was elevating Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and LGBT initiatives in the military. The criticism has escalated since Trump named Braga to lead JSOC.
William Thibeau, the director of the American Military Project at The Claremont Institute, Said active duty service members have expressed “utter dismay” over the nomination.
He wrote on X: “Over a dozen active duty servicemembers have reached out in utter dismay over this nomination. Braga published the “Women in ARSOF” report where he surveyed SOF operators only to cast them as bigots and sexists. @USASOCNews has since removed the report from their website.”
Over a dozen active duty servicemembers have reached out in utter dismay over this nomination.
Braga published the “Women in ARSOF” report where he surveyed SOF operators only to cast them as bigots and sexists. @USASOCNews has since removed the report from their website. pic.twitter.com/a2Kv8SVuyy
— William Thibeau (@WilliamThibeau) September 6, 2025
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