Trump decrees end of diversity programs, LGBTQ protections

By Agence France-Presse

Jan 21, 2025 10:04 am

NEW YORK — US President Donald Trump repealed a slew of executive orders promoting diversity programs and LGBTQ equality Monday after using his inauguration speech to signal a definitive break with what he decries as 'woke' culture.

On the campaign trail Trump vilified diversity, equity and inclusion policies in the federal government and corporate world, saying they discriminated against white people -- men in particular.

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