Edward H. Campbell (@EdwardHCampbell)

State Department: Ending DEI Ideology in the Foreign Service Fact Sheet Office of the Spokesperson August 13, 2026 The U.S. Department of State has put an end to the ideologically extreme and discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) agenda, restoring merit, rigor, and accountability to the Foreign Service and refocusing training on practical diplomatic skills that serve the common interests of the American people. Ending DEI Ideology in the U.S. Foreign Service The DEI agenda was embedded in the institutional culture of the Foreign Service during the previous administration. DEI objectives and materials shamefully denigrated the United States, derided Americans of certain backgrounds, and distracted from legitimate foreign policy objectives that serve the American people. Under the Trump Administration, the State Department has eliminated DEI ideology from Foreign Service training to better uphold the highest standards of American diplomacy. https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2026/08/ending-dei-ideology-in-the-foreign-service/ #News #US #State #DEI