In a sweeping move, the Trump administration has placed all federal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) staff on paid leave, signaling a significant shift in government policy towards these initiatives. This decision comes amidst growing support among voters for the end of DEI programs, as highlighted in recent polls. The administration has issued a series of executive orders aimed at dismantling DEI initiatives, including the revocation of a 60-year-old executive order that mandated equal employment opportunity in federal contracting. Additionally, federal DEI employees are facing email access suspensions, while the administration has ordered immediate shutdowns of government diversity programs. Critics argue that these actions could leave many Americans without essential protections against discrimination, marking a controversial chapter in the ongoing debate about diversity in the workplace.