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Trump orders all federal DEI employees placed on paid leave starting Wednesday
The Trump administration is ordering all federal employees in diversity, equity and inclusion roles placed on paid leave by Wednesday evening, according to a new memo from the Office of Personnel Management.
The memo, issued Tuesday to heads of departments and agencies, sets a deadline of no later than 5 p.m. ET Wednesday to inform the employees that they will be put on paid administrative leave as the agencies prepare to close all DEI-related offices and programs and to remove all websites and social media accounts for such offices.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday ending “radical and wasteful” diversity, equity and inclusion programs in federal agencies, with DEI offices and programs being ordered to shut down.
“President Trump campaigned on ending the scourge of DEI from our federal government and returning America to a merit based society where people are hired based on their skills, not for the color of their skin,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement Tuesday night. “This is another win for Americans of all races, religions, and creeds. Promises made, promises kept.”
It wasn’t immediately clear how many employees would be affected.
The memo also asks federal agencies to submit “a written plan for executing a reduction-in-force action” regarding the employees in DEI roles by Jan. 31.
Near the end of his first term in 2020, Trump signed an executive order prohibiting federal DEI programs. President Joe Biden countered that by signing actions aimed at racial equality shortly after he took office in 2021.
President Trump has issued a new executive order mandating that all federal employees working in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) roles be placed on paid leave starting this Wednesday. This controversial move has sparked outrage and debate among government officials, with many questioning the motives behind the decision.
Critics argue that this move is a blatant attempt to undermine efforts to promote diversity and equality within the federal government. DEI initiatives have been crucial in addressing systemic inequalities and promoting inclusivity in the workplace, and putting these employees on leave could disrupt important progress in these areas.
Supporters of the order, however, argue that it is a necessary step to address concerns about the effectiveness and efficiency of DEI programs in the federal government. They believe that a reevaluation of these initiatives is needed to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used responsibly and effectively.
The implications of this executive order remain to be seen, but one thing is clear: it has ignited a heated debate about the future of diversity and inclusion efforts within the federal government. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
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