Did DEI Produce a Military Recruitment Recession?
Podcast: WSJ Opinion: Potomac WatchPublished On: Wed Jan 14 2026
Description: Former Rep. Mike Gallagher and political scientist Kevin Wallsten say that President Biden's diversity, equity and inclusion agenda alienated would-be military recruits. What motivates young Americans to enlist, and can President Trump, who touts high standards and individual merit, reverse a cultural retreat from military service? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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