MacArthur Society of West Point Graduates

An alumni association focused on supporting West Point graduates through educational and leadership initiatives.

CCI Score

-28.12

0.01% April 18

Latest Event

Cancellation of West Point DEI Conference

MacArthur Society President Col. Bill Prince urged the cancellation of the rebranded West Point Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Conference amid concerns it violated Executive Order directives on DEI, reflecting alignment with Trump administration policies that undermine diversity efforts.

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Latest Events

JAN

24

2025

Cancellation of West Point DEI Conference
-68.40

MacArthur Society President Col. Bill Prince urged the cancellation of the rebranded West Point Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Conference amid concerns it violated Executive Order directives on DEI, reflecting alignment with Trump administration policies that undermine diversity efforts.
-70

Executive Political Engagement

April 2

The MacArthur Society, led by President Col. Bill Prince, publicly supported the cancellation of the DEI conference—a move that aligns with and reinforces the Trump administration's anti-DEI Executive Orders. This political intervention undermines efforts to promote diversity and inclusion, reflective of an authoritarian stance that neglects the needs of marginalized groups.

Good News Story: West Point DEI Conference Canceled
JAN

24

2025

Coverage of DEI Conference Renaming and Cancellation
78.17

MacArthur Society reported that West Point’s long-running Diversity, Equity & Inclusion conference was rebranded—apparently to disguise its DEI focus under pressure from higher authorities—and was later cancelled. The coverage highlights the tensions between progressive inclusion initiatives and authoritarian directives, and serves to underscore a commitment to diversity and opposition to censorship.
+80

Public and Political Behavior

April 2

The organization’s publication draws attention to the interference of politically motivated pressures that led to a rebranding and eventual cancellation of a DEI conference—a key event supporting marginalized communities. By foregrounding this issue, the society aligns itself with progressive, anti-authoritarian values and transparency in public discourse.

West Point Annual DEI Conference Changes Its Name
JAN

23

2025

Publication of Anti-DEI Endorsement
-68.38

The MacArthur Society of West Point Graduates published an article endorsing the termination of Federal DEI programs, describing them as wasteful and discriminatory. The article detailed a White House Executive Order that ends these initiatives, reflecting a political stance that undermines efforts to promote racial equity and protect marginalized communities.
-70

Public and Political Behavior

April 2

The article disseminates a political narrative that decries DEI initiatives as illegal and immoral, effectively encouraging the dismantling of measures designed to support marginalized groups. From an anti-fascist perspective, this public messaging undermines essential protections for equity and inclusion, contributing to an authoritarian agenda.

Ending Radical And Wasteful Government DEI Programs And Preferencing
OCT

09

2023

Incorporation as 501(c)(3) Charity with Reactionary Messaging
-42.92

On October 9, 2023, the MacArthur Society of West Point Graduates announced its incorporation as a 501(c)(3) charity in Colorado. In its public statements, Society President John Hughes criticized progressive changes at West Point, including the introduction of Critical Race Theory, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives, describing these trends as a 'woke agenda' that undermines traditional military values.
-50

Executive Political Engagement

April 2

The society's leadership, particularly President John Hughes, explicitly condemned progressive educational reforms at West Point by decrying DEI, Critical Race Theory, and what he terms as a 'woke agenda'. Such rhetoric fosters a reactionary political stance that undermines inclusive and democratic values, aligning with authoritarian perspectives.

MacArthur Society of West Point Graduates incorporates as 501c3 charity
SEP

08

2023

Founding of MacArthur Society with Conservative Critique of West Point Reforms
-34.04

The MacArthur Society of West Point Graduates has been launched as a new alumni association. In its founding statement, the group criticizes recent progressive reforms at West Point — including the adoption of Affirmative Action, Critical Race Theory, and the removal of traditional practices — arguing that these changes have diluted the institution’s longstanding standards and traditions. The narrative calls for a return to what it views as traditional values, implicitly rejecting modern equity initiatives.
-40

Public and Political Behavior

April 2

The founding event is characterized by a politically charged rejection of progressive reforms at West Point, aligning with a traditionalist and reactionary stance. By decrying the institution’s shift towards inclusivity and equity measures, the group implicitly supports a conservative agenda that may foster exclusionary practices. From an anti-fascist perspective that prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, this rhetoric is seen as undermining efforts to combat authoritarian tendencies in public institutions.

The MacArthur Society of West Point Grads
JUN

01

2023

Formation of the MacArthur Society of West Point Graduates
-33.13

In June 2023, several hundred concerned West Point graduates established the MacArthur Society to push for a return to the academy's founding principles. The group criticizes the established West Point Association of Graduates for focusing on financial interests, sports, and progressive identity politics rather than its traditional military mission.
-40

Public and Political Behavior

April 2

The establishment of the society is a politically charged move aimed at restoring what the founders see as the authentic mission of West Point. In rejecting the progressive shifts and identity politics embraced by the existing association, the society aligns with a traditionalist, exclusionary perspective. From an anti-fascist viewpoint, this revival of strict traditional values raises concerns about potentially fostering nationalist sentiments.

Concerned West Point Alumni Establish New Graduate Organization – MacArthur Society