President Trump has revoked the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1965, signaling a rollback of policies that support diversity and equality for historically marginalized groups. His administration argues that such policies have corrupted institutions by favoring a divisive hierarchy over meritocracy. The original Act, signed by President Johnson, aimed to prevent discrimination based on race, color, religion, and national origin in federal workplaces. This latest executive order reflects Trump's ongoing efforts to reshape federal workplace policies, marking a significant shift in the commitment to civil rights and equality in the United States.
On his first day in office, Trump signed an anti-trans executive order proclaiming there are "only two sexes" - which was later debunked by United States Representative Sarah McBride.
Trump's order stated: "These illegal DEI and DEIA policies also threaten the safety of American men, women, and children across the Nation by diminishing the importance of individual merit..."
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