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n a bold move to rid the federal workforce of the increasingly unpopular Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, President Trump has officially issued an order placing all DEI personnel on paid leave. This directive, outlined in a memo from the Office of Personnel Management, sets a tight deadline for federal agencies to comply, specifically by 5 p.m. Wednesday. The memo is effectively the death knell for a movement that many believe only served to exacerbate divisions rather than heal them.
The memo doesn’t just stop at suspending employees. It mandates that any DEI-related websites and social media accounts be wiped clean from the internet, essentially declaring these initiatives the zombies of the federal workforce—time to put them back in the grave. All scheduled DEI trainings are also canceled, making it abundantly clear that the era of ideological indoctrination in federal government operations is over. Additionally, any related plans and directives hanging around will be tossed into the dumpster of history.
BREAKING: Trump administration directs all federal diversity, equity and inclusion staff be put on leave and plans to lay them off. https://t.co/Em5h9Lc78y
— The Associated Press (@AP) January 22, 2025
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt proudly proclaimed that Trump’s actions fulfill a campaign promise to uproot DEI from the federal government. The overarching goal is to reestablish a system where merit reigns supreme, shunning the artificial quotas and woke policies that have tarnished the hiring process. It seems that under Trump’s leadership, workers will be evaluated based on their qualifications instead of their skin color, a concept that should have never been debatable to begin with.
The executive order signed by Trump earlier this week demonstrates not just his resolve but the people’s desire for a government that prioritizes ability over identity. By demanding a complete overview of DEI offices and their employees while also requesting plans for a reduction-in-force, Trump ensures the end of these divisive programs isn’t just theoretical but practical, activating machinery for a significant overhaul.
Not surprisingly, this decision already has everyone from pundits to policy analysts buzzing. Those in favor of meritocracy are celebrating; while others who have benefited from the DEI system are likely scrambling to find ways to justify their existence. One thing is clear, this move by Trump signals a significant reversal in priorities and might just be what it takes to restore common sense to federal employment practices. Welcome to a post-DEI world, where qualifications actually matter—could it be the dawning of a new era?
