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Ryan Walters Goes After the Pervasive DEI and Transgender Initiatives of the Left

Published July 31, 2026 | Video Starts at 00:28

We may have to add socialism to that list as well now. But earlier this year, it appeared the push for DEI may be receding in schools around the nation. This followed a series of executive orders implemented by President Trump that rolled back DEI practices in the government. and really directed federal agencies to check for anti DEI compliance across corporations, universities, nonprofits, anyone receiving federal dollars. (00:28–00:36)

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“Earlier this year, it appeared the push for DEI may be receding in schools around the nation.”
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“Federal agencies [were directed] to check for anti DEI compliance across corporations, universities, nonprofits, anyone receiving federal…”
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“More recent reports suggest [DEI programs] may still be up and running under different names.”
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“The Department of Education is calling for more information from California and Washington in particular, about their state policies.”
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“[State policies] really pressure schools to hide students gender transitions from their parents.”
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“The nation's two largest teachers unions are increasingly focusing on artificial intelligence AI as a way to advance DEI initiatives in…”
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“They don't want AI to tell people that sex is binary.”
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“Those teacher union dues are often taken out of their checks without asking permission too.”
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“The Trump administration has talked about [closing the Department of Education].”
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“A lot of conservatives and Republicans have wanted to shut [the Department of Education] down for a long time.”
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