President Trump announces the restoration of original names to several U.S. Army bases changed during the Biden administration. The changes were made in 2023 and now Trump plans to revert the names back.
Key Points
President Trump announces restoration of original names to several U.S. Army bases
Changes were made during the Biden administration in 2023
Trump cites the changes as unnecessary and politically driven
Bases include Fort Pickett, Fort Hood, Fort Gordon, Fort Rucker, Fort Polk, Fort A.P. Hill, and Fort Robert E. Lee
Pros
Restoring historical names of U.S. Army bases
Cons
Controversy surrounding the honoring of Confederate figures