US Navy to Rename USNS Harvey Milk Amidst Outrage

The US Navy's decision to potentially rename the USNS Harvey Milk and other vessels named after civil rights icons has sparked outrage. Internal documents obtained by CBS News reveal a proposed timeline for the name changes, attributed to a Trump administration initiative to 're-establish the warrior culture.' This move has drawn sharp criticism from prominent Democrats. Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi condemned the decision as a 'shameful, vindictive erasure,' while Senator Chuck Schumer called for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to reverse course. The video highlights the controversy surrounding this decision and its potential implications for inclusivity within the armed forces. The renaming of naval vessels, while not unprecedented, is exceptionally rare, especially after the ships have entered service. The controversy underscores the ongoing debate about representation and historical memory within the military.