Donald Trump · Republican · Executive Order
Ending Federal DEI Programs (EO 14151 & EO 14173)
Jan 20, 2025
Donald TrumpCulture & SocialExecutive OrderEO 14151Second term (2025–)
📜 View the official record — Executive Order 14151 on federalregister.gov
What happened
Terminated diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs across the federal government and revoked EO 11246 (1965), which had required affirmative action by federal contractors.
How it happened
Two executive orders signed in the opening days directing agencies to end DEI offices and contractor requirements.
Documented impact
Positive impactcontested
Supporters say it restores merit-based hiring and ends racial preferences.
Backers argue DEI mandates amounted to discrimination and bureaucratic bloat.
Negative impactcontested
Critics say it dismantles long-standing anti-discrimination infrastructure.
Revoking EO 11246 ended a 60-year-old contractor non-discrimination framework; civil-rights groups warned of reduced oversight.
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