FBI closed Diversity and Inclusion office

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The recent closure of the FBI’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) has garnered significant attention. In December 2024, the FBI announced the shutdown of the ODI, a move that has been widely discussed. The decision came amidst accusations from Republican lawmakers that the FBI had been prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives over its core mission of protecting the American people.

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion was established to promote a more inclusive and diverse workplace within the FBI. Its closure has raised questions about the future direction of the agency and its commitment to diversity and inclusion. The decision was made during a period of heightened scrutiny of the FBI’s activities and priorities.

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President-elect Donald Trump has also commented on the issue, calling for the preservation of all records related to the ODI and expressing concerns about the agency’s focus on DEI initiatives. Trump’s nominee for FBI director, Kash Patel, has indicated plans to depoliticize the agency and relocate its headquarters out of Washington, D.C.

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The FBI has not provided a detailed explanation for the closure of the ODI, but the move is seen by some as a response to the criticisms from lawmakers and others about the agency’s DEI initiatives.

Sources:

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/fbi-closed-dei-office-december-agency-says

https://www.baltimoresun.com/2025/01/17/fbi-shut-down-its-office-of-diversity-and-inclusion-in-december-agency-says/

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/fbi-closed-dei-office-in-december-agency-says/ar-AA1xkyDW

https://thehill.com/policy/national-security/5090257-fbi-shuttered-dei-office-december/

https://www.nationalreview.com/news/fbi-shuttered-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-office-in-december/


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