Sat Jan 25 02:59:32 UTC 2025: ## Trump Administration Orders End to Federal DEI Programs
**Washington, D.C. – January 25, 2025** – U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration issued a directive on Friday ordering the termination of federal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs across all agencies. A memo from the Office of Personnel Management mandates that all DEI, DEIA, and “environmental justice” offices and positions be eliminated within 60 days, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
President Trump, who has issued several executive orders targeting DEI initiatives since his inauguration, argues that these programs unfairly discriminate against certain groups and undermine merit-based hiring. Civil rights advocates counter that DEI programs are crucial for addressing historical inequities and systemic racism, promoting opportunities for women, minorities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
The memo’s impact remains unclear, as the exact number of federal employees affected is yet to be determined. President Trump’s actions extend beyond the federal government; he has also pressured the private sector to curtail similar initiatives. Critics view this move as a significant setback for decades of progress toward equality in federal employment and contracting.
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