The Trump administration planned to scrub federal government websites to remove content contrary to the president's thinking, causing confusion and concern in Washington. Some websites took down diversity-related content and implemented new rules regarding gender and diversity.
Key Points
Trump administration planned to scrub federal government websites
CDC removed diversity-related content and implemented new rules on gender recognition
Confusion and concern among agencies and individuals in Washington
Some websites took down content related to gender and diversity
Pros
Transparency about potential changes on federal government websites
Implementation of new rules regarding gender and diversity
Cons
Confusion and misinterpretation of the memo by agencies and affected individuals
Removal of diversity-related content from websites