President Donald Trump has issued an executive order to dismantle federal Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) programs. All federal employees in DEIA-related roles have been placed on paid administrative leave, with agencies instructed to cancel training, remove materials, and terminate contracts tied to these initiatives.
The administration argues that such programs promote division and misuse taxpayer resources, aiming to restore neutrality in federal operations. Critics, however, warn this move could undermine efforts to address systemic inequities and hinder diversity within the federal workforce. This decision represents a significant shift in government policy from previous administrations.