George Mason University is currently facing multiple federal investigations initiated by the Trump administration concerning its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies and hiring practices. The U.S. Department of Education has opened Title VI investigations against the university, which has raised concerns among university officials about a potential orchestrated campaign against them. Civil rights investigations are also examining reports of racial discrimination and alleged anti-Semitism. Various organizations, including the Virginia NAACP, have criticized these investigations as politically motivated attempts to intimidate advocates for diversity.