In a move that has drawn significant criticism, the Trump administration has canceled numerous contracts with the Education Department, particularly targeting programs focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Over $200 million was reportedly allocated to universities to integrate DEI into their counseling courses, but now contracts worth $15 million for DEI initiatives at three universities have been axed. Former employees express concerns over these cuts, pointing out the irony in punishing institutions for training that the administration initially encouraged. Critics are condemning these actions, noting the detrimental impact on educational institutions that had recently invested in DEI efforts following directives from the previous administration.