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**Lockheed Martin Investigated Over Allegations of Racial Quotas in Bonus Distribution**
**BETHESDA, MD – June 14, 2025** – Aerospace giant Lockheed Martin is facing scrutiny following allegations that managers were instructed to replace white employees with minority employees on year-end bonus lists. The claims, originating from a *City Journal* report based on an anonymous whistleblower and internal company emails, have sparked outrage online and prompted an internal investigation by the company.
According to *City Journal*, a Human Resources Director allegedly instructed the whistleblower to add “POC” (People of Color) employees to the bonus list and remove an equivalent number of white employees. The whistleblower reportedly complied, swapping 18 employees based solely on race before resigning.
The allegations quickly spread across social media, with X owner Elon Musk commenting that the practice, if true, is “illegal.”
Lockheed Martin issued a statement on June 12th acknowledging the allegations. “The allegations as reported raise concerns that we are taking seriously and are investigating,” the statement read. “In the event that we determine there was any wrongdoing, we intend to appropriately compensate any employees who were adversely affected and will take decisive action to address any misconduct.”
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), which enforces laws against workplace discrimination, declined to comment on whether it had received any complaints related to the allegations. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. The EEOC states that workers only need to show “some injury” or “some harm” to their employment terms to allege discrimination.
The news comes after Lockheed Martin previously faced criticism for its diversity training programs. However, in January 2025, the company stated it was taking steps to align with President Trump’s executive order, eliminating goals or incentives based on demographic representation. It also permanently sunset its Business Resource Groups and Employee Networks organized around demographics.
It remains unclear whether any Lockheed Martin employees have filed complaints or been awarded remedies related to the alleged bonus manipulation. The EEOC’s newsroom contains listings regarding Lockheed Martin dating back to 1996, but none since 2020. The EEOC had no comment at the time of this writing.
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