Almost 300 DEI staffers have been fired from HHS
February 19, 2025
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In this clip from Just Asking Questions, Aaron Sibarium (Washington Free Beacon) and Zach Weissmueller (Reason) discuss the rise of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) positions in federal agencies like the NIH, Medicare, Medicaid, and Indian Health Service. Are DEI roles in the federal government worth their six-figure salaries, or are they taxpayer-funded bureaucracy bloat? Is cutting DEI positions a win for efficiency or a loss for diversity initiatives? They also debate the merits of downsizing agencies like USAID and whether government institutions can be reformed or need to be rebuilt from scratch.
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How many DEI employees are in the federal government?
Are DEI salaries in the public sector justified?
What is the cost-benefit of cutting DEI programs?
Should agencies like USAID be downsized or reformed?
What is Chesterton’s fence, and how does it apply to government cuts?
📊 Watch for insights on: Public sector waste, DEI backlash, and federal spending reforms.
📣 Join the conversation! Do you think DEI roles add value or waste taxpayer money? Let us know in the comments!
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