Mark Hertling said during an appearance on CNN Wednesday that he considers himself 'woke' as both a soldier and citizen of Florida.
include ending all diversity, equity and inclusion hirings, banning drag shows from performing on military bases and undoing the policy that allows transgender service members to enlist as the gender with which they identify.
Hertling specifically took issue with DeSantis' plans regarding transgender service members and diversity policies, telling Tapper that he believes the governor is"disconnected from what the military actually does, and what they're made up of."
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