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Trump Administration Purges DEI Staff in Latest Move to Dismantle Federal Agency's Diversity Efforts
Dozens of Education Department employees were placed on paid administrative leave in a move linked to the Trump administration's push to remove employees associated with diversity and inclusion initiatives.
The US Education Department has placed dozens of employees on paid administrative leave in connection with the Trump administration's purge of employees associated with diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The move is part of a broader effort by former President Donald Trump to reduce staff at the department. The affected employees were not identified by name or reason for termination. The exact number of employees affected remains unclear.
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