Trump's 225+ executive orders dismantle DEI policies in federal and private sectors
President Trump has signed more than 225 executive orders since the start of his second term. Many of these were issued within the first 100 days. A key focus has been dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies across federal operations and private-sector partnerships. On January 20, 2025, the president signed an executive order to abolish DEI programs and offices within the federal government. The following day, another order banned DEI considerations in federal hiring, education, and private-sector contracts.
The latest directive requires all executive departments and agencies to cut ties with contractors, subcontractors, and sub-subcontractors that enforce DEI practices. These firms must now pledge compliance and grant access to their records. Additional orders targeted high-profile law firms, blocking federal funding for activities deemed misaligned with national interests, including racial discrimination. In April, a further executive order addressed disparate-impact liability in policy enforcement. The White House did not respond to questions from *The Center Square* about the reasoning behind these measures.
The wave of orders marks a sweeping effort to remove DEI frameworks from both public and private sectors. Contractors must now certify they no longer engage in such initiatives. The exact number of agencies affected by the latest compliance review remains unspecified.
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