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Trump Administration Unveils Controversial Merit-Based Hiring Plan

5/31/2025

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The Trump administration has unveiled a bold merit-based hiring plan for federal jobs, discarding race, sex, and religion as factors in recruitment. The Office of Personnel Management has instructed agencies to dismantle diversity programs, prioritizing talent and commitment instead. This move aligns with an executive order focused on reinstating merit-driven practices in government hiring.

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Story summary

The Trump administration has unveiled a bold merit-based hiring plan for federal jobs, discarding race, sex, and religion as factors in recruitment. The Office of Personnel Management has instructed agencies to dismantle diversity programs, prioritizing talent and commitment instead. This move aligns with an executive order focused on reinstating merit-driven practices in government hiring.