Trump Touts State Department Scrapping Biden-Era DEI Diplomacy Directive

Trump Touts State Department Scrapping Biden-Era DEI Diplomacy Directive

Trump promotes the State Department's decision to end a Biden-era guideline that directed U.S. diplomats to push diversity, equity and inclusion in talks with foreign governments.

Richard Miniter
First Published: August 16, 2026, 5:35 AM ET

Donald J. Trump promoted the State Department’s decision to scrap a Biden-era directive that told U.S. diplomats to push diversity, equity and inclusion with foreign governments.