Senate Panel Passes Plan To Rename Bases Honoring Confederate Leaders

The video discusses a proposed plan to rename military bases and other Pentagon assets named after Confederate leaders, introduced by Senator Elizabeth Warren. The plan requires the removal of Confederate symbols from all Pentagon assets within three years. The Senate Armed Services Committee approved the plan as part of the National Defense Authorization Act. Despite this, President Donald Trump opposes renaming the bases and has vowed not to sign any related legislation. Meanwhile, cities and organizations across the U.S. are taking steps to remove Confederate symbols, and discussions about renaming military bases continue.

What is the main objective of Senator Elizabeth Warren's proposed plan regarding military bases?

• To increase military funding

• To reduce the number of military bases

• To rename bases named after Confederate leaders

• To build new military installations

What was President Donald Trump's stance on the renaming of military bases?

• He supported the renaming

• He was neutral on the issue

• He opposed the renaming

• He proposed new names for the bases

What did the Senate Armed Services Committee do regarding the proposed plan?

• They made amendments to the plan

• They postponed the decision

• They approved the plan

• They rejected the plan

Which organization banned the display of Confederate flags at its events?

• The US Army

• The National Football League

• NASCAR

• The US Air Force

Who expressed openness to a bipartisan discussion about renaming military bases?

• President Donald Trump

• Senator Elizabeth Warren

• The Senate Armed Services Committee

• Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy