State Dept. Fact Sheet: Ending DEI Ideology in the Foreign Service
August 15, 2026
August 15, 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following fact sheet on Aug. 13, 2026:
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Ending DEI Ideology in the Foreign Service
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 peopl . . .
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Ending DEI Ideology in the Foreign Service
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 peopl . . .