Today, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that Secretary Scott Turner has canceled $4 million in contracts related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The cancellation is part of a broader review by HUD's DOGE Task Force, which is examining $260 million in contract expenditures.
The contracts that were terminated focused on DEI culture transformation efforts, including training and research services. This move aligns with President Trump's executive order aimed at ending government DEI programs and preferential hiring practices.
Secretary Turner stated, "It is inexcusable the American taxpayer was footing the bill for the promotion of DEI propaganda. Not only was this costing millions of taxpayer dollars but it was also wasting valuable time that should have been used to better serve individuals and families in rural, tribal and urban communities. DEI is dead at HUD."
