"Much has been written in the national and local news about the 381 books that were removed from the Nimitz Library at the United States Naval Academy before a visit from Pete Hegseth, Defense Secretary. The stated impetus for the removal of these books was an order from Secretary Hegseth regarding compliance with President Trump’s Executive Order from January 20, 2025, regarding diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI. The order is broad and general, using wording that can be interpreted in many ways. It does not mention books, publications or press at all. Many of the removed books are not specifically about diversity, equity, and inclusion, or DEI. However, many are by authors who are Black, LGBTQIA+, female, or anyone who is not a white, heterosexual male. In many cases, the books are academic analysis of historical movements, situations and experiences that have brought the country to where it is today."