The DEI Deception: How This Administration Tricked America Into Bringing Back Legal Discrimination
The DEI Deception: How This Administration Tricked America Into Bringing Back Legal Discrimination
Feb 9, 2025 © By: Ki Lov3
This article uncovers The Truth Behind DEI and Affirmative Action. And How This Administration is Using Propaganda to Mislead the Public.
In recent years, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives have become a major political battleground. The current administration and conservative politicians have successfully equated DEI with Affirmative Action, a policy that was widely debated and ultimately ruled unconstitutional in some cases, particularly in college admissions. However, while Affirmative Action and DEI are not the same, the administration has weaponized this confusion to justify eliminating DEI programs.
This article breaks down:
What DEI actually is and why it differs from Affirmative Action.
Why do politicians even avoid saying “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” but attack “DEI.”
The misleading claim that removing DEI ensures "the right person gets the right job."
Who is now legally at risk for discrimination with DEI being dismantled.
1. DEI vs. Affirmative Action: What’s the Difference?
The idea that DEI and Affirmative Action are interchangeable is one of the most widespread misunderstandings, propagated by this administration and other media personalities. They aren't. Affirmative action was a policy that occasionally gave marginalized groups preference in employment and admissions in an effort to address historical discrimination. In certain instances, this implied that a person's gender or ethnicity might be a determining factor in their entrance to education or employment, giving rise to allegations that some less competent applicants were passed over for scholarships. Due to this impression and legal issues, it eventually declined and was dismantled in several sectors. DEI does not, however, enforce racial employment biases or quotas. Instead, it focuses on creating inclusive workplaces, removing systemic hiring barriers, and ensuring equal access to opportunities for people of all backgrounds.
Companies using DEI initiatives work to broaden their hiring pools, train employees to recognize bias, and create policies that promote fairness. DEI, unlike Affirmative Action, does not require companies to hire or promote people based on race or gender. Instead, it ensures qualified candidates from all groups have a fair chance at opportunities. The administration's deliberate effort to confuse these two policies has led many to believe that DEI is simply Affirmative Action with a new name, making it easier to justify removing workplace diversity efforts under false pretenses.
2. Why Politicians Say “DEI” But Avoid “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion”
A key propaganda strategy used by politicians and media figures is to say “DEI” instead of “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.” This is intentional. The first reason is extremely obvious: no one wants to be the person to tell the public they are cancelling Diversity, Equality and Inclusion protections. In the land founded by immigrants, who fought against foreign rulers to have a democratic government- run by the people for “WE THE PEOPLE “. That would be just, hypercritical to America and the world.
By using only the acronym, the administration also:
Avoid explaining what DEI actually does, because most people support workplace fairness.
Make DEI sound like a bureaucratic problem, rather than a policy that benefits all workers.
Suggest DEI is just Affirmative Action rebranded, even though they are fundamentally different.
This tactic is part of a broader culture war strategy—reducing complex issues into attackable soundbites. Instead of explaining why DEI exists, politicians use the acronym in a negative light, just like they did with "CRT" (Critical Race Theory) or "woke ideology." The goal is to create emotional reactions rather than factual discussions.
If politicians honestly explained that DEI is about creating fair hiring practices, improving workplace culture, and ensuring that bias doesn’t prevent qualified people from getting jobs, it would be harder to rally public outrage against it. That’s why they simply say “DEI” and attach it to every negative stereotype possible.
3. The False Claim That Eliminating DEI Ensures "The Right Person Gets the Right Job"
One of the most common political talking points is that removing DEI ensures that "the right person gets the right job." This is a misleading and inaccurate claim designed to manipulate public perception.
The only time this statement was true was in certain cases of Affirmative Action, where race-based preferences sometimes led to less-qualified candidates being placed in positions over more-qualified candidates. However, DEI does not function this way.
DEI does not force companies to hire unqualified individuals. Instead, it:
Broadens access to job opportunities for all qualified candidates, including those who historically faced hiring discrimination.
Encourages companies to eliminate biased hiring practices, such as rejecting candidates due to name, gender, or background.
Provides leadership training and mentorship to underrepresented employees, ensuring talent is recognized and developed.
When DEI programs are eliminated, it does not mean the most qualified person will get the job—it often means:
Companies will go back to hiring the same people from their traditional networks, excluding diverse perspectives.
Bias will go unchecked, leading to hiring based on familiarity rather than skill.
Fewer opportunities for marginalized groups to advance, even if they are just as qualified as their peers.
The notion that eliminating DEI will increase hiring equity on its own is untrue; rather, it will probably result in a return to exclusion, gatekeeping, and workplaces that do not represent the variety of the workforce.
4. Who Can Legally Be Discriminated Against Now That DEI is Being Eliminated?
One of the most serious repercussions of abolishing DEI policies is that it removes legal protections that helped maintain justice in hiring, education, housing, and public services. With DEI disbanded, the following groups now face increased legal discrimination:
Employment Discrimination
✅Women may now face wider pay gaps and fewer promotion opportunities without diversity policies to ensure fair advancement.
✅LGBTQ+ employees can be legally fired or denied jobs for their identity in certain states.
✅Racial minorities may find themselves shut out of hiring pools, as businesses are no longer incentivized to recruit diverse talent.
Housing & Public Services (HUD, Healthcare, etc.)
✅LGBTQ+ individuals and families can now legally be denied housing by landlords in certain states.
✅Survivors of domestic violence—primarily women—could find it harder to secure safe housing protections.
✅Disabled individuals may see reduced access to reasonable workplace accommodations, making employment harder to secure.
Education & Scholarships
✅Minority students are seeing diversity-based scholarships removed, making higher education less accessible.
✅Women in STEM programs are losing funding that was designed to help address gender gaps in male-dominated fields.
By dismantling DEI, this administration has opened the door for businesses, landlords, and institutions to revert to discriminatory practices under the guise of “fairness.”
Why This Matters
By intentionally misrepresenting DEI, this administration has convinced many Americans that removing DEI will improve hiring fairness—when in reality, it will only reinforce old discriminatory patterns.
Key Takeaways:
DEI and Affirmative Action are NOT the same.
Politicians avoid saying “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” because the majority of Americans do support fairness.
Removing DEI does not ensure fair hiring—it ensures companies can return to bias-based hiring.
