ABC News: Top general defends West Point students' studying of critical race theory
He said students should be informed by subject matter that may be controversial.
Gen. Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, defended the right of West Point students to discuss race after some Republican congressmen complained that one class at the academy was recognizing critical race theory.
During a congressional budget hearing before the House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday with Milley and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Minn., raised his concerns to the nation's top defense officials about a seminar class at the school entitled "Understanding Whiteness and White Rage."
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WNU Editor: The U.S. military has evolved over the years as an institution that prides itself on its diversity and tolerance. During this time it has also become one of the most trusted institutions in the U.S.. So why the sudden need to now teach critical race theories at places like West Point?
Military Leaders Fire Back at Lawmakers as Critical Race Theory Debate Erupts on Capitol Hill -- Military.com
Top U.S. General Hits Back at Right-Wing Uproar Over Racism Teachings -- Reuters
Joint Chiefs chairman clashes with GOP on race theory, 'white rage' -- The Hill
Milley defends U.S. military teaching of critical race theory -- Yahoo News
Gen. Milley on critical race theory: Military needs to be "widely read" -- Axios
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Denies Military Has Gone ‘Woke,’ Says He ‘Wants to Understand White Rage’ -- National Review
