The Trump administration is expediting its efforts to terminate federal employees in diversity, equity, and inclusion roles, with agencies directed to eliminate such positions within sixty days. While the exact number of workers affected is unclear, the White House has not provided detailed estimates. Workplace protections for career government employees may also hinder the termination process. This directive builds on earlier plans for agencies to submit dismissal plans by Jan. 31, now allowing them to issue layoff notices to DEI employees. Emails warning of consequences for obscuring DEI initiatives have been sent to federal workers. Trump’s executive order to end DEI programs in federal agencies has prompted agencies to shut down DEI offices and programs. The administration has also revoked an executive order banning discrimination by federal contractors and removed diversity references from agency websites. Efforts to implement these directives include dissolving DEI-focused councils, placing staff on leave, and removing DEI resources. The National Gallery of Art, a recipient of federal funds, closed its belonging and inclusion office in response to Trump’s crackdown. Trump views these actions as ending government social engineering based on race and gender. Federal government workers affected by these changes are urged to share their experiences with NBC News.
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Trump authorizes the termination of federal workers in DEI positions
