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Trump Assures Merit-Based Capacity in New Executive Orders

In a series of sweeping executive orders, President Donald Trump has assured a shift towards merit-based capacity in federal hiring and contracting. The new measures, signed on January 22, 2025, aim to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives established by the previous administration.

The executive orders emphasize individual initiative, skills, performance, and hard work as the primary criteria for federal employment and promotions. This move marks a significant departure from DEI-related factors, which Trump argues have compromised efficiency and safety in various sectors.

The orders also mandate the removal of DEI personnel and direct federal agencies to streamline the contracting process, enhancing speed and efficiency while reducing costs. Trump’s administration asserts that these changes will protect civil rights and expand individual opportunities by eliminating what they describe as “radical DEI preferencing” in federal operations.

The new policies have sparked debate, with supporters praising the focus on merit and critics expressing concerns about the potential rollback of progress made in addressing systemic inequities. As the administration moves forward with these changes, the impact on federal hiring practices and the broader workforce remains to be seen

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