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The Donald Trump administration has directed federal agencies to begin eliminating positions related to diversity initiatives, following a directive earlier this week that placed these employees on paid leave.
This latest action, targeting jobs focused on fighting discrimination like racism and sexism, is part of a broader push by the 78-year-old Republican president to implement conservative policies since his return to office.
A memo from the US Office of Personnel Management instructed agency leaders to take immediate steps to terminate, to the fullest extent permitted by law, all positions within the diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEI/DEIA) offices and any related “environmental justice” roles within 60 days.
Earlier this week, Trump had asked government agencies to submit written plans for cutting back DEI staff by Friday.
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