Posted by 
The Trump administration has ordered federal agencies to terminate diversity, equity, and inclusion roles within sixty days.
US President Donald Trump’s administration has directed federal agencies to eliminate roles and offices tied to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, according to a memo issued by the Office of Personnel Management on Friday. The directive forms part of a series of executive orders Trump has signed since taking office on Monday, aimed at dismantling DEI initiatives across the federal government.
DEI programs are designed to promote opportunities for underrepresented groups, including women, ethnic minorities, and LGBT individuals. Proponents of such initiatives, including civil rights advocates, argue that they address systemic inequities and structural racism, which persist in American institutions. These programs have typically received strong support from Democrats.
However, Trump and his allies contend that DEI programs discriminate against other Americans and undermine the role of merit in job hiring and promotion decisions. “In accordance with that order, each agency, department, or commission head shall take action to terminate, to the maximum extent allowed by law, all DEI, DEIA, and ‘environmental justice’ offices and positions within sixty days,” the memo stated.
The move extends beyond the federal government, as Trump has urged private companies to follow suit in curtailing DEI-related initiatives. Civil rights organisations have criticised this push, warning that it threatens decades of progress in ensuring fairness in federal hiring and contracting practices.
The exact number of DEI staff members affected by the directive remains unclear, as the memo did not specify how many such positions exist within federal agencies. Nonetheless, critics have labelled the order a significant setback for diversity efforts, with some warning it could exacerbate existing inequities in the workforce.
The termination of these programs highlights the ongoing debate over the role of DEI initiatives in promoting equality versus concerns over perceived reverse discrimination. The impact of these changes on federal agencies and broader societal equity efforts will likely be closely watched in the months ahead.
The post Trump Administration Orders Termination Of Federal Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion Roles Within 60 Days appeared first on Arise News.
