President Trump’s Pentagon is making a bold move to refocus America’s military on its core mission – winning wars, not battling climate change. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is leading the charge to eliminate what he calls “climate zealotry” from defense spending as part of a broader effort to streamline military operations.
At a glance:
- Trump administration plans to cut Pentagon climate programs as part of 8% budget reduction over five years
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth states military should focus on “deterring and winning wars, not climate change”
- Pentagon has already canceled multiple climate studies, including assessments of climate impact on African stability
- Department of Defense Climate Resilience Portal has been taken down
- Pentagon working with Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to eliminate what officials call “woke chimeras of the Left”
Trump Administration Refocuses Pentagon on Core Mission
The Trump administration is making significant changes to Pentagon priorities, cutting programs related to climate change as part of a broader initiative to reduce defense spending by 8% over the next five years. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has been explicit about the shift in focus, declaring that addressing climate concerns is not part of the military’s core responsibilities.
Defense Department spokesman John Ullyot reinforced this position, stating that “climate zealotry and other woke chimeras of the Left are not part of that core mission” of deterring, fighting, and winning wars. The administration’s efforts include reviewing contracts to eliminate billions in climate-related spending across the department.
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