In November, American Oversight sued the Coast Guard and the National Guard for records related to the prevalence of white supremacy within their ranks.

Records obtained by American Oversight and reported on by USA Today show the military leaders have quietly discharged people involved in white-supremacist incidents.

Records from the U.S. Department of the Navy in response to American Oversight's request for reports, studies, or data concerning incidents of white supremacist, white nationalist, white separatist, far-right, alt-right, or pro-Nazi activity or ideology among military personnel. These records include 23 department-related reports.

Every week seems to bring a new example of President Donald Trump’s disdain — or fear — of independent oversight.

FOIA request to the Department of the Navy seeking reports, studies, or data concerning incidents of white supremacist, white nationalist, white separatist, far-right, alt-right, or pro-Nazi activity or ideology among military personnel.