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American Focus > Blog > Politics > VA Ends DEI programs, Redirects $14.1 Million in Spending
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VA Ends DEI programs, Redirects $14.1 Million in Spending

Last updated: January 28, 2025 7:58 am
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The Department of Veterans Affairs Eliminates Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs

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The Department of Veterans Affairs has made the decision to eliminate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs across federal agencies, following President Donald Trump’s executive order to cut such initiatives in the federal government. This move involves redirecting at least $8 million in spending previously allocated to DEI programs.

As part of this decision, the VA has placed 60 employees working on DEI initiatives on paid administrative leave. These employees collectively earned $8 million annually, with an average salary of $136,000 per employee and exceeding $220,000 for at least one employee.

In addition to placing employees on administrative leave, the VA is reviewing all administrative spending to identify further cost-saving opportunities. The department has identified contracts for DEI training, materials, and consulting services totaling $6.1 million.

Executive Order Impact

President Trump’s executive order, issued last week, directs federal agencies to cut initiatives that are deemed unnecessary or not directly tied to their core missions. The VA’s decision to end DEI programs aligns with this directive, focusing on providing the best care and benefits to veterans and their families.

VA Director of Media Affairs, Morgan Ackley, stated, “We are proud to have abandoned the divisive DEI policies of the past and pivot back to VA’s core mission. We look forward to reallocating the millions of dollars the department was spending on DEI programs and personnel to better serve the men and women who have bravely served our nation.”

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The VA is also removing DEI-related media from its digital properties and reallocating those resources to better support veterans, families, caregivers, and survivors.

Broader Implications

The VA’s decision has sparked a larger debate on the role of DEI in federal agencies and the impact of scaling back such programs. While the executive order ended DEI programs across the federal government, some private sector businesses are following suit. Target has announced the end of DEI initiatives, while Apple is facing shareholder recommendations to continue such initiatives at an upcoming meeting.

This shift in DEI programs reflects a broader trend in both government and private sectors, raising questions about the importance and effectiveness of such initiatives.

Syndicated with permission from The Center Square.

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