Defense Secretary Hegseth Responds to West Point Professor's Resignation
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sharply criticized West Point philosophy professor Graham Parsons following his resignation amid educational shifts influenced by the Trump administration.
West Point philosophy professor Graham Parsons announced his resignation after a 13-year tenure, citing significant changes in the academy’s educational direction under the Trump administration. In response, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth took to social media to voice his opinion, stating, “You will not be missed Professor Parsons.” Parsons expressed his concerns in a New York Times op-ed, mentioning that the academy was rapidly shifting away from its traditional educational principles. He claimed that the academy was eliminating courses, modifying syllabuses, and censoring arguments to align with the administration’s ideological preferences. Parsons’ resignation and subsequent critique coincide with recent executive orders and memos from President Donald Trump and Hegseth, which impose restrictions on what can be taught at U.S. military educational institutions. Following his departure, Parsons’ profile was removed from the West Point website, marking a clear end to his association with the academy.