Trump Cracks Down on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives and Disbands Offices
Trump's burst of executive orders: A review of the signed ones and their impacts
Iowa AG Bird offers her support for Trump's move to close a loophole that allows fentanyl influx in the US, discussing Democrats' struggle to connect with voters.
Trump's latest executive order has caught the spotlight for cutting ties with DEI programs, a dramatic shift from the Biden era.
In a bid to take firm action against the influx of fentanyl, Trump has signed a series of executive orders, eclipsing his predecessors' records, going back to at least President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Trump signed 26 executive orders on his first day back in the Oval Office, with a total of 45 signed in his first 10 days, as well as 137 executive orders in his first 100 days.
These executive orders have encompassed diverse policies, with Trump returning power over school systems to state leaders, ending federal funding for K-12 schools that teach critical race theory and DEI curriculum, designating certain cartels as terrorist organizations, as well as challenging the "weaponization" of the federal government and promoting free speech.
Trump's DEI-focused executive order, titled "Ending Radical And Wasteful Government DEI Programs And Preferencing," called for the termination of all DEI, DEIA, and EJ offices and positions within federal agencies[3][5]. The administration also aimed to eliminate all DEI mandates, policies, programs, preferences, and activities, removing related terms from federal regulations and rules[1].
Federal agencies are now required to provide lists of federal contractors who offered DEI training and entities that received federal funding for DEI initiatives, as well as submit records of all DEI-related activities to administration officials[5]. Each agency head attends monthly meetings with Trump officials to discuss DEI program prevalence and monitor progress in dismantling these initiatives[5].
Education has been a key priority for Trump during his time in office. He signed an executive order in 2025 to dismantle the Department of Education and return control to state leaders after years of lackluster student performance in comparison to countries like Finland and Japan[6].
Trump also signed an order in January 2025 that strips federal funding for schools teaching critical race theory and DEI curriculum, arguing that these practices not only erode critical thinking but also sow division, confusion, and distrust, undermining personal identity and family unity[2].
On the flip side, the Trump presidency established the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in January 2025, an office that has become a thorn in the side of Democrats since Elon Musk, its public leader, began working through various federal agencies to identify government overspending, mismanagement, and corruption[6]. DOGE has reportedly saved an estimated $160 billion through various means, such as canceling government contracts, grant cancellations, workforce reductions, and asset sales[6].
The focus on energy has also been significant for the Trump administration, with the president promising to boost energy production and lower prices for consumers while bolstering the U.S. workforce. One of his key executive orders has targeted coal, aiming to cut through red tape in the industry, including designating coal as a "mineral," ending a pause to coal leasing on federal lands, promoting coal and coal technology exports, and encouraging coal's use in artificial intelligence initiatives[6].
Trump's efforts to clamp down on DEI programs and champion alternative energy sources will likely continue to shape his administration's domestic agenda in the coming months.
- In the realm of politics, Democrats express concerns about connecting with voters as Iowa AG Bird supports Trump's efforts to close a fentanyl influx loophole.
- Trump's executive order to disband offices associated with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives has drawn attention, marking a significant shift from the Biden era.
- To combat the influx of fentanyl, Trump has signed a series of executive orders, setting a record that dates back to at least President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
- These executive orders cover a range of policies, including returning control over school systems to state leaders, ending federal funding for K-12 schools that teach critical race theory and DEI curriculum, and designating certain cartels as terrorist organizations.
- The administration's DEI-focused executive order, titled "Ending Radical And Wasteful Government DEI Programs And Preferencing," aims to terminate all DEI, DEIA, and EJ offices and positions within federal agencies.
- Federal agencies are now required to provide lists of contractors who offered DEI training and entities that received federal funding for DEI initiatives, and submit records of all DEI-related activities to administration officials.
- Education has been a priority for Trump, leading to the dismantling of the Department of Education and the stripping of federal funding for schools teaching critical race theory and DEI curriculum.
- The Trump presidency also established the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which has become a source of contention for Democrats, as it works to identify government overspending, mismanagement, and corruption, saving an estimated $160 billion through various means.
