State Department Implements Anonymous Reporting System for Anti-Christian Bias

Trump administration's executive order prompts internal backlash over fears of workplace surveillance and divisiveness.

The Trump administration issued an executive order in February 2025 directing federal agencies to address anti-Christian bias and collect data on anti-religious discrimination.
An internal State Department cable, under Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s name, instructs employees to report instances of anti-Christian bias anonymously via a tip form.
The directive also mandates the collection of examples of anti-religious bias from the previous administration for internal review.
A task force established by the order will convene on April 22, 2025, to analyze initial findings from the anonymous reports.
Some State Department officials have expressed concerns that the policy could foster a climate of fear and surveillance, likening it to a 'Handmaid’s Tale'-like environment.