Staff Reports
Dismantling the “woke” agenda is high on the agenda for President-elect Donald Trump, who is determined to target the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies proliferating in federal offices and corporate boardrooms. The criticism of these policies, often dubbed “woke,” has reached fever pitch, and Trump is prepared to tackle this issue head-on starting from Day 1 of his administration.
Many experts believe that executive orders will rain down on Inauguration Day, all aimed at dismantling the foundation of President Joe Biden’s so-called equity agenda. Some insiders suggest that Trump’s team may have these orders already drafted, ready to go—like a sprinter poised at the blocks, eager to break free of the “woke” chains. Executive actions could include the repeal of initiatives established under Biden’s administration that encouraged federal agencies to pursue equitable representation, essentially tossing aside the “equity plans” in one fell swoop.
Beyond executive orders, changes are expected in various federal agencies, particularly those that have embraced DEI policies during the Biden era. The Labor Department’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs has long been used by the left to impose fines on companies based on racial and gender representation metrics. The anticipated reforms could essentially wipe the slate clean for federal contractors who have faced penalties for not conforming to these diversity mandates, injecting a dose of accountability and common sense into the hiring practices in America.
Corporate America is also poised to feel the effects of Trump’s anti-DEI campaign. Already, several major companies have started to backtrack on their diversity initiatives. Industry giants like Walmart and Boeing are taking steps to dismantle their DEI frameworks. This shift will likely leave corporate leaders scrambling to align their practices with the incoming administration’s policies, as several companies face the prospect of stricter enforcement of existing labor laws against racial quotas.
Trump can axe entrenched DEI frameworks his first week back in the White House https://t.co/6qTiMXwqSc
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) December 2, 2024
Education, an area tied closely to the fight against DEI, will not be spared. Trump is expected to challenge affirmative action policies head-on, especially after the Supreme Court’s decision limiting racial preferences in college admissions. The Education Department will likely see a surge of investigations into universities accused of skirting the ruling, holding educational institutions accountable for aligning their admissions processes with the values of merit and responsibility rather than identity politics.
Litigation strategies are also on the table, wherein conservative groups could sue to invalidate leftover Biden-era DEI regulations. The incoming administration could adopt a “sue and settle” strategy reminiscent of those previously used by Democrats, turning the legal landscape into a battleground for erasing the “woke” policies entrenched in society. By challenging institutional practices and discriminatory admissions processes, Trump’s team is expected to usher in a new era that prioritizes traditional values over “woke” rhetoric, signaling the dawn of a post-woke America.
