Trump Administration Orders Suspension of Federal Diversity Program Staff

Federal employees in diversity, equity, and inclusion roles placed on paid leave as part of broader efforts to dismantle DEIA initiatives.

• President Donald Trump has directed federal agencies to suspend all employees working in diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) programs, with plans to eliminate these offices entirely.
• The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) issued a memo instructing agencies to place DEIA staff on paid leave by Wednesday evening and to submit plans for workforce reductions by Friday.
• The administration argues that DEIA programs promote division among Americans, waste taxpayer money, and lead to discriminatory practices, according to official statements.
• In addition to staff suspensions, agencies were ordered to cancel DEIA-related training, terminate associated contracts, and remove promotional materials from websites and social media.
• This move aligns with Trump's broader agenda to roll back diversity initiatives, including changes to gender identity policies and criticisms of corporate DEIA efforts during his campaign.

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