News Analysis
President-elect Donald Trump’s statements and appointees have indicated an interest in ending diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs within the federal government while challenging their use in private organizations.
If his first term is any indication, he will likely use executive orders to end the promotion of DEI or critical race theory within federal agencies. Specifically, he could use the federal government to reform education, bar diversity training within the federal government, and use the Department of Justice (DOJ) to sue over perceived reverse discrimination in employment and college admissions.
His nominee for secretary of defense, former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, has expressed opposition to DEI, as has his pick to lead the Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr….