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Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing

Donald Trump · 47th PresidentPublished Jan 29, 2025Signed Jan 20, 2025

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Section 1 . Purpose and Policy. The Biden Administration forced illegal and immoral discrimination programs, going by the name “diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI), into virtually all aspects of the Federal Government, in areas ranging from airline safety to the military. This was a concerted effort stemming from President Biden's first day in office, when he issued Executive Order 13985 , “Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government.” Pursuant to Executive Order 13985 and follow-on orders, nearly every Federal agency and entity submitted “Equity Action Plans”…

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