A recent study conducted by the Functional Government Initiative and the Center for Renewing America details the extent to which the Biden administration implemented Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies across various federal agencies. The study identified 460 programs across 24 government agencies that diverted resources towards DEI initiatives, totaling at least $1 trillion of taxpayer money. The study outlines how DEI principles were infused into agencies such as the Defense Department, FEMA, and the Labor Department. The report also highlights Executive Order 13985, signed by President Biden on his first day in office, which aimed to advance equity and racial justice through the federal government.
Over the next four years, the report reveals that a staggering amount was spent on DEI efforts, with a cumulative budget exceeding $1.1 trillion. While this figure does not encompass all DEI-related expenditures, the report emphasizes a significant increase in DEI spending under the Biden administration. The study identifies 10 programs exclusively dedicated to DEI, 144 programs that allocate significant resources to DEI initiatives, and 306 programs that incorporate DEI to varying degrees. The report provides recommendations on how these programs should be addressed and calls for the complete elimination of DEI from the federal government.
Center for Renewing America senior adviser Wade Miller emphasized the need to eliminate DEI completely from all aspects of the federal government. The report aims to provide additional resources and tools for the Trump administration and Congress to identify, destroy, and permanently remove DEI policies. FGI spokesman Roderick Law stated that the study could expedite the removal of DEI from the executive branch and show how quickly pernicious ideologies can spread within the government. The objective is to prevent the forced implementation of divisive and anti-American principles like DEI in various government agencies.
The Trump administration has made eliminating DEI from the federal bureaucracy a top priority, arguing that it undermines meritocracy. President Trump signed multiple executive orders aimed at addressing what his administration views as a harmful practice. The report highlights the negative impact of DEI policies and calls for a complete audit of government programs to identify and eliminate any remaining DEI initiatives. The hope is that Congress and responsible executive branch officials will use the tools and suggestions provided in the report to prevent the resurgence of DEI in future administrations.
The study emphasizes the need for transparency and accountability in government spending related to DEI initiatives. The report goes department by department to calculate DEI programs and offers recommendations on how to address them effectively. Center for Renewing America’s goal is to provide a comprehensive resource for the Trump administration to continue identifying and removing DEI policies from the federal government. The report also questions the necessity of DEI in government agencies such as the military, Commerce Department, and EPA, arguing that these principles are controversial and divisive. Ultimately, the report aims to prevent the widespread implementation of DEI ideologies in the federal government.
