President Trump's Executive Order on Merit-Based Hiring and Ending DEI Initiatives
President Trump is directing the Secretary of Transportation and the FAA to return to merit-based hiring and end diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. He also ordered a review of individuals in critical safety positions and signed an executive order terminating DEI discrimination in the federal workforce and contracting.
Key Points
- Return to non-discriminatory, merit-based hiring
- Review of individuals in critical safety positions
- Termination of DEI discrimination in federal workforce and contracting
Pros
- Focus on individual capability, competence, achievement, and dedication in hiring and promotion
- Emphasis on top-notch air safety and efficiency in critical safety positions
Cons
- Elimination of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives that may promote a more inclusive workforce
- Potential backlash from those supporting DEI efforts