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Donald Trump Administration Book Ban Detailed for Some US Schools [1]

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Date: 2025-02

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The Donald Trump administration’s recent move to ban books from U.S. military schools has sparked a heated debate over censorship and educational freedom. Under the Department of Defense’s new policy, several children’s books are being pulled from library shelves for review. Some of the books are already being removed. This move has raised significant concerns, with many worried that this step restricts access to diverse educational content.

In this article, we will delve into the details about books banned under the Donald Trump administration.

Why is Donald Trump’s administration banning books?

A controversial review process from the Donald Trump administration has led to the banning of various books in U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) schools. The review began due to a memo from the Department of Defense. It specifically targeted books that addressed gender ideology or topics related to equity and discrimination. As a result, books such as Freckleface Strawberry by Julianne Moore, No Truth Without Ruth, a children’s book about Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Becoming Nicole, a story about a trans child, were removed from school libraries. The review was part of Trump’s executive orders aimed at eliminating what he described as “radical indoctrination” in schools. (via The Guardian)

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According to the DoD memo, books flagged for review were relocated to a professional collection and made available only to school staff. The review impacted 67,000 children in Pentagon schools globally. Critics argue this is a form of censorship. Many are now questioning the reasoning behind banning books like Moore’s Freckleface Strawberry, which promotes self-acceptance and addresses childhood insecurities.

The review process also led to other changes. This includes instructions for staff not to use personal pronouns in email signatures and a directive to stop celebrating cultural observances like Black History Month. The DoD stated the review was intended to ensure educational materials adhered to Trump’s orders on gender and education.

Originally reported by Disheeta Maheshwari on ComingSoon.

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