DEI
Under Trump, 317,000 federal workers leave government amid upheaval
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In 2025, President Donald Trump’s return to the White House coincided with a sweeping departure from the federal workforce, with about 317,000 employees leaving through firings, resignations and retirements by year’s end, according to the Office of Personnel Management. A crackdown on diversity initiatives, new performance pressures and uncertainty over job security left morale deeply shaken, as personal stories illustrate the human toll.
In January 2024, the Department of Veterans Affairs held a meeting to discuss survey results on employee 'pain points' tied to personal identities, aiming to deepen diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. The initiative sought to create lasting changes within the agency. Under the subsequent Trump administration, the VA has moved to eliminate these programs.
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On Monday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a legal opinion declaring over 100 state laws and policies incorporating DEI frameworks unconstitutional, urging their immediate abolition. In a parallel move, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that dozens of affirmative action programs in state law violate the U.S. and Florida constitutions, stating his office will no longer defend or enforce them. Both actions cite the Supreme Court's 2023 ruling against race-based college admissions as precedent.
Chubb has edited and, in some cases, removed webpages describing diversity and racial-justice initiatives. A company spokesperson told The Daily Wire the updates were made to better reflect a merit-based culture.
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One year after its October 28, 2024 streaming debut on DailyWire+, Matt Walsh’s documentary ‘Am I Racist?’ remains a flashpoint in debates over diversity, equity and inclusion. Released in theaters on September 13, 2024, the film grossed about $12.3 million domestically, drew strong audience scores, received limited attention from top critics, and failed to make the Academy’s documentary shortlist.