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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Trump Admin Orders Federal Workers to Report DEI Programs Amid Nationwide Ban
Caption: Trump Admin Orders Federal Workers to Report DEI Programs Amid Nationwide Ban. The Trump administration directed federal employees to report any disguised diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts or face "adverse consequences.”. Emails from the Office of Personnel Management instructed workers to disclose DEI initiatives in their agencies to a government email within 10 days. President Trump previously signed executive orders banning DEI programs and placing DEI-focused employees on administrative leave. Critics of DEI, including Trump, argue that such programs discriminate by considering race, gender, or sexual identity in workplace decisions. Federal employees expressed fear and confusion, with some seeing the email as an attempt to intimidate staff into compliance. Agencies like the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and National Institutes of Health (NIH) have halted DEI-related activities, creating uncertainty in hiring and research funding. DEI critics, including the Asian American Coalition for Education, praised Trump’s actions, calling it a step toward a "merit-based" society. Employees worry the ban will affect hiring diversity and minority-focused research grants, critical for scientific and medical advancements. Some staffers described the situation as "calculated chaos," with unclear guidelines on permissible activities under Trump’s broad DEI definition. Trump’s executive orders align with other workforce changes, including a federal hiring freeze and stricter measures for government employment. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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