Federal Workers Claim Trump's Executive Orders Target Diversity Initiatives and Employee Resource Groups
2025-01-27
NBC News
Federal agency workers are speaking out against Trump's anti-DEI executive orders, citing incidents such as banned cultural performances and removed diversity posters. These orders allegedly target employee resource groups, which provide support to workers from diverse backgrounds, including racial and ethnic minorities. As a result, workers are claiming that the executive orders are undermining efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the federal workforce. The move is seen as a significant setback for diversity initiatives, employee resource groups, and workforce development. Workers are concerned about the impact on their ability to create an inclusive work environment.