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The Real Goal of Trump's Emails Ordering Federal Employees to Narc on DEI Sympathizers


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Published in Politics and Government on Thursday, January 23rd 2025 at 17:40 GMT by Slate   Print publication without navigation

  • On only the second day of the second Trump administration, thousands of federal government workers received an ominous email from the heads of their respective departments. The directive, signed variously by Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the State Department and acting Attorney General James McHenry at the Justice Department,

The article from Slate discusses a controversial initiative by Sen. Marco Rubio and other Republican lawmakers to encourage federal employees to report colleagues who engage in activities related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) or critical race theory, which they label as "divisive." Rubio sent an email to federal workers, urging them to act as informants by reporting any such activities to his office, promising to protect their anonymity. This move has been criticized as an attempt to create a "narc" or "snitch" culture within federal agencies, reminiscent of McCarthy-era tactics. Critics argue that this not only undermines workplace morale but also targets efforts aimed at promoting inclusivity and addressing systemic inequalities. The initiative reflects broader Republican efforts to dismantle DEI programs, which they view as promoting a divisive ideology, amidst ongoing political battles over race, education, and workplace policies.

Read the Full Slate Article at:
[ https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2025/01/trump-dei-emails-rubio-federal-employees-narc-snitch.html ]

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