Trump Administration Halts Federal DEI Programs, Places Employees on Leave

In a decisive move, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order terminating all Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs within the federal government. Effective immediately, federal employees serving in DEI roles have been placed on paid administrative leave as agencies commence the dismantling of these initiatives.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has directed all federal departments and agencies to notify DEI personnel of their leave status, suspend their email access, and remove DEI-related content from public platforms. Agencies are also instructed to cancel diversity training sessions and terminate related contracts by specified deadlines. These steps are part. . .