Shortly after President Trump's second inauguration, the EPA's acting head announced plans to terminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. An email sent out requested employees to identify any DEI-related programs, but no responses were received. Trump’s directive labeled DEI as "illegal and immoral discrimination programs," reflecting his broader strategy to curtail such efforts federally and in private sectors, including universities. The response from federal employees shows significant resistance to these directives, indicating their commitment to DEI initiatives despite political pressures.
"Employees are requested to please notify the EPA or the Office of Personnel Management, the federal government's human resources agency, of any other agency office, sub-unit..."
"Trump has made ending diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility programs a hallmark effort of his second term."
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