US govt workers in diversity jobs to be put on leave as programs ordered shut
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On the campaign trail, he vilified diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies in the federal government and corporate world, saying they discriminated against white people — men in particular.
“The Biden Administration forced illegal and immoral discrimination programs, going by the name ‘diversity, equity, and inclusion’ (DEI), into virtually all aspects of the Federal Government, in areas ranging from airline safety to the military,” said one executive order ending such programs.
While campaigning, the Republican also demonized any recognition of gender diversity, attacking transgender people — notably transgender women in sports — and gender-affirming care for children.
In front of a crowd of supporters in Washington on Monday, Trump wiped out 78 executive orders, actions and presidential memoranda issued by his predecessor, Democrat Joe Biden.
Several of the overturned decrees promoted diversity and equality in the government, workplaces and healthcare, as well as the rights of LGBTQ Americans.
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