Aug 13
State Department Eliminates DEI Training for Foreign Service Officers
The State Department removed diversity, equity, and inclusion training programs for foreign service officers. Officials expunged lessons on unconscious bias, allyship, and white fragility from the curriculum. The administration described the move as empowering diplomats to advocate for national interests instead of ideological agendas. The reform replaces DEI-focused training with a curriculum centered on geopolitics, economic statecraft, and diplomatic history. This action reverses a Biden-era policy that directed personnel to promote DEI issues during interactions with foreign governments. Trump administration officials stated the changes aim to strengthen the Foreign Service by refocusing on traditional diplomatic priorities. America is safer, stronger, and more prosperous when our diplomats are empowered...A dedicated, patriotic Foreign Service makes America stronger...FOX NEWS: The State Department is now scrapping a Biden-era policy...State Department cancels DEI diplomacy; 'White fragility,' BLM lessons expunged from training
