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Trump’s critique extends beyond aviation, touching on national security and the competence of institutions across sectors. He claims that the "democratization" of bureaucratic and military leadership—driven by DEI goals—has led to a decline in qualified leadership, threatening the integrity and effectiveness of the U.S. government.
He highlights that many high-ranking officials, whether in government or the military, are less qualified than predecessors, simply because their ascension was motivated more by identity checkboxes than merit.