FBI Closes Diversity Office Amid Incoming Trump Administration

The FBI has officially closed its Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI), a move that has drawn ire from Donald Trump, who claims it is a cover-up of corruption within the agency. Trump demands the preservation of all records related to the DEI office and argues it should never have existed, asserting that the timing of its closure—just before his inauguration—signals corruption. The closure follows mounting pressure from Republican lawmakers who have criticized DEI initiatives for compromising national security, particularly in light of incidents like the New Year’s Day terror attack in New Orleans. Trump's administration is expected to implement significant reforms, including the appointment of Kash Patel, a vocal opponent of DEI policies, as the new FBI director. Critics of the DEI office argue that it has prioritized diversity over merit, contributing to perceived failures in the agency's core mission. The FBI's actions reflect a broader trend as various corporate entities also reevaluate their DEI initiatives amid similar conservative pressures.