the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Washington DC, President Donald Trump has recently signed two executive orders aimed at eliminating “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” (DEI) initiatives within the federal government and other institutions. These measures signal a significant shift in federal policy, focusing on what Trump describes as restoring merit-based opportunities and eliminating race- and sex-based preferences.
Executive Order 1: Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs
Signed on Monday, this order mandates the termination of:
- Discriminatory DEI and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) mandates.
- Policies, programs, preferences, and activities related to DEI in the federal government.
The administration argues these initiatives are wasteful and discriminatory, calling for their immediate elimination.
Executive Order 2: Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity
On Tuesday, Trump followed up with a second order, addressing what he termed the widespread use of race- and sex-based preferences in multiple sectors, including:
- Major corporations
- Financial institutions
- The medical industry
- Commercial airlines
- Law enforcement agencies
- Higher education institutions
The executive order alleges that such practices, under the guise of DEI or DEIA, undermine merit-based systems and potentially violate civil rights laws. The directive calls for all federal agencies to:
- Terminate discriminatory and illegal DEI preferences, mandates, and programs.
- Cease activities, regulations, and enforcement actions that align with these preferences.
What This Means for Federal Policy
These executive orders signify a move away from DEI-focused policies, with an emphasis on meritocracy and eliminating race- and sex-based preferences. Critics of DEI programs have long argued that they may lead to reverse discrimination or fail to align with civil rights principles.
Supporters of DEI initiatives counter that such policies are critical for fostering diverse and equitable environments, especially in areas historically marked by inequality.
Key Takeaways
These executive orders are expected to ignite debates over the role of DEI in government and other sectors, with significant implications for hiring, education, and federal policy. As the impact unfolds, both supporters and opponents of these measures are likely to voice their perspectives strongly.
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He’s going to overreach…again.
He has a mandate from the people who gave him a landslide
and now he’s executing the peoples will.
majority rules.
get used to it.
The people didn’t vote him in Elon starling put him in office.
It’s about time! Go Trump! Equality not equity!
Except for RPS- they’re doubling down on their DEI efforts.
Can’t wait to hear about CRT from the “podcast” club at the elementary school later this month.
yup
The most racist government program since Jim Crow Laws. Only racist liberal loser supported this crap. Our council must be devastated.
given the current council , surprised Ridgewood does not separate bathrooms and water fountains for the “Colored Folks”
f**k DEI. didnt earn it. White guilt as keep drinkin them white tears. I cant imagine all the people I got skipped over cause im white on paper. content of character not colour of skin. We are all gods children. We are all in this together. Lets not pretend anymore.
End DEI CRT and LGBTQIA BCDGFGHIJKLMNLOPQRSTUV movement. dont give these crazy democrats anymore opportunity to push their agenda on us. This is our moment. 2025 we take this town back from these democrats.
DEI is pure bullshit. Color over competence.
True DEI would make everything ‘look like the population’
Which would mean Asians, whites, hasidics in NFL and NBA team rosters
They lack the competence.. but hey.. fair is fair
to the thumbs down… when you don’t get the competence expected from a hospital or an airline that promotes DEI… remember your foolishness. I really want to see some midget transgender asians on the baskeball court and football field. its all about “INCLUSION”…. ftard!
a president who actually executes on the promises he ran on…..and its only week 1