Within 24 hours of taking office, President Donald Trump issued two executive orders to end diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the federal government and to target LGBTQ+ rights.
In June of 2021, former President Joe Biden signed an executive order saying the federal government should have a workforce that reflects the diversity of the American people.
Some of the DEI efforts during the Biden administration included diversity officers, employee resource groups, targeted recruitment to underserved communities, internships, fellowships and mentorships.
The federal government under the Biden administration had also emphasized recruiting candidates from underserved groups such as people of color, the LGBTQ+ community, veterans and military spouses, pregnant people and parents, people living in poverty and rural areas, and those formerly incarcerated.
On Monday, President Trump announced an end to diversity initiatives during his inaugural address, which happened to be on the same day as MLK Day. During his …