The article contends that Donald Trump's actions betray his professed commitment to meritocracy, as evidenced by his appointments of individuals like Pete Hegseth and JD Vance, who lack relevant experience. It critiques Trump's rhetoric against diversity, equity, and inclusion (D.E.I.) policies, pointing to actions like revoking civil rights enforcement and promoting patriotic education as indicators of his anti-meritocratic stance. The author argues that these moves undermine the ideals of diversity and merit in crucial sectors, such as education and civil service, pointing to specific incidents to illustrate this hypocrisy.
Trump's ongoing rhetoric emphasizes 'merit' while appointing individuals lacking qualifications—like Pete Hegseth and JD Vance—revealing a contradiction in his approach to leadership.
Revoking civil rights enforcement and mandating patriotic education, Trump suggests that diversity and equity pose threats, rather than promoting merit-based governance and national unity.
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