President Trump's Actions on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

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President Trump signed executive orders to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs across the federal government, including in workplaces and education. He also canceled contracts and directed agencies to prioritize merit-based hiring over DEI initiatives. Many private sector companies followed suit in ending their DEI programs.

Key Points

  • President Trump signed executive orders to eliminate DEI programs in the federal government
  • Private sector companies also followed suit in ending their DEI initiatives
  • Critics argue that ending DEI programs could lead to discrimination

Pros

  • Elimination of DEI programs could lead to more merit-based hiring practices
  • Cancellation of DEI contracts saved the federal government money

Cons

  • Critics argue that ending DEI programs could perpetuate discrimination in the workplace
  • Some view the move as regressive in terms of diversity and inclusion efforts