The removal of Robinson's story has drawn condemnation from various public figures, including U.S. Senator John Fetterman and ESPN columnist Jeff Passan, who emphasized Robinson's status as an American hero.

While President Donald Trump has not publicly commented on the removal, he has previously expressed admiration for Robinson and announced plans for a statue in his honor at the National Garden of American Heroes.

Robinson's daughter, Sharon, criticized the Trump campaign for using her father's image in a political ad, asserting that it contradicts his values and legacy.

The abrupt removal sparked significant online backlash, with social media users sharing screenshots of the '404 Page Not Found' error that appeared when trying to access Robinson's page.

Pentagon press secretary John Ullyot confirmed that the page's removal could have occurred either deliberately or by mistake, and acknowledged Robinson's military contributions.

Following significant public backlash, Robinson's story was restored, although many historical narratives remain absent from the Pentagon's websites.

The removal of Robinson's article is part of a larger trend affecting various historical figures, raising questions about the consistency and motivations behind the content removal process.

An article detailing Jackie Robinson's military career was removed from the Department of Defense's website as part of a broader purge of content related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

Leonard Coleman of the Jackie Robinson Foundation described the removal as a negative shift in America's values, highlighting the importance of recognizing Robinson's contributions.

The Pentagon's criticism of DEI initiatives has raised concerns about the erasure of historical contributions, particularly those of Black individuals and other minorities.

Critics argue that such actions undermine the military's history and could negatively impact recruitment efforts by branding the military as exclusionary.

Ullyot emphasized that the Defense Department aims to honor military heroes for their service without highlighting characteristics like race or gender.