Trump Administration Moves to Halt Federal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs
The Trump administration has taken a bold step in its efforts to dismantle federal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.
On January 21, 2025, an executive order was issued, signaling the beginning of a significant rollback of initiatives aimed at promoting diversity in federal contracting, government employment, and beyond.
This new policy mandates that all DEI staff in federal agencies be placed on leave, with the eventual goal of laying them off.
Additionally, it demands the immediate removal of any public-facing DEI content from government websites and halts any DEI-related training and programs across federal agencies.
What Does This Executive Order Mean?
The executive order targets a wide range of DEI programs that have been a central focus of federal policy under previous administrations, particularly those of President Joe Biden.
Biden’s administration had made efforts to ensure that federal agencies not only embraced diversity but also actively worked to eliminate …