President Trump said Wednesday he "will not even consider" renaming Army bases that were named for Confederate military leaders after top Pentagon officials indicated recently they are open to the idea.
In a series of tweets, Trump argued the bases have become part of U.S. history and should not be "tampered with."
"These Monumental and very Powerful Bases have become part of a Great American Heritage, and a history of Winning, Victory, and Freedom," he tweeted, adding that "HEROES" who won two world wars were trained on the "Hallowed Grounds" of the bases.
"Therefore, my Administration will not even consider the renaming of these Magnificent and Fabled Military Installations," Trump continued.
The Hill
The military has a very large number of black servicemembers. Just saying.The Republican-led Senate Armed Services Committee has approved an amendment to the annual defense policy bill that would require the Pentagon to rename bases and other assets that are named after Confederate military leaders, a source confirmed to The Hill.
GOP Presidential
...but hey, do what you want...you will anyway.
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