On January 20, President Donald Trump began his second term by signing 25 executive orders addressing various issues, including lifting the TikTok ban, revising immigration laws, and declaring “there are only two genders. ”One of the most controversial moves came on January 21, when Trump signed an order dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in federal agencies. This included revoking Executive Order 11246, which had protected workers from discrimination based on factors like race, sex, and gender identity since 1965. DEI programs were immediately eliminated, with Department of Labor employees enforcing these policies placed on paid leave, according to *The New Republic
