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Poll Highlights Sharp Divides Over DEI Programs and Political Correctness in the U.S.

The Trump administration's rollback of DEI initiatives intensifies cultural and partisan tensions, with voters nearly evenly split on their future.

President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House, on Jan. 30, 2025.
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Overview

  • An NBC News poll reveals that 49% of registered voters support eliminating DEI programs, while 48% believe they should continue, reflecting a deeply polarized electorate.
  • President Trump has prioritized dismantling DEI programs, issuing an executive order to end them in federal agencies and placing DEI workers on paid leave.
  • Partisan divides are stark, with 85% of Republicans favoring the elimination of DEI programs and 85% of Democrats supporting their continuation.
  • Generational and gender gaps are evident, as younger voters, particularly women, are more likely to support DEI programs compared to older voters and younger men.
  • Racial divides persist, with a majority of white voters opposing DEI programs, while 80% of Black voters support them and emphasize the need to address societal prejudice.