A memo sent to federal employees across the government asks them to report any efforts to “disguise” diversity programs and threatens “adverse repercussions” for those who don't comply.
A memo sent late Wednesday, seen by The Hill, accuses the agency of working to “obscure” various Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) efforts. There is.
“We are aware of efforts by some within the government to disguise these programs using encrypted or imprecise language. After November 5, 2024, contracts and DEIA “If you become aware that a contract description or HR position description has been changed to obfuscate any association with or similar ideology, please report all facts and circumstances,” the memo states. has been.
“There is no adverse effect if you report this information in a timely manner. However, there will be an adverse effect if you do not report this information within 10 days.”
Potential penalties were not further elaborated.
The memo also includes an email to the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) DEIAtruth, directing it to file such reports.
Wednesday's memo shows the new Trump administration believes government agencies are working to protect employees who may lose their jobs.
In a government-wide memo, OMB directed all agencies on Tuesday to place DEIA-related employees on administrative leave, fire them from the federal government, and begin work to “eliminate all outward media coverage” regarding these programs. It was announced later.
This followed an executive order that President Trump signed on his first day in office “coordinating the end of all discriminatory programs.”
Wednesday's memo also emphasized the Trump administration's stance on all diversity programs.
“These programs divide Americans along racial lines, waste taxpayer dollars, and result in shameful discrimination,” the magazine said.
