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Trump's Policies Spark Protests Over Diversity and Internships

11/13/2025

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump has pursued a hiring freeze that canceled Christopher Cade's internship with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
The administration closed the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at Ohio State University, eliminating 17 staff positions and programs for marginalized students.
Cade, who aspires to be a politician and is inspired by his family's activism, protested these changes as the reshaping of higher education creates uncertainty at UCLA.

History

Historical Context

In 2017, the Trump administration's budget cuts resulted in the closure of Ohio State University's Office of Diversity and Inclusion, eliminating 17 positions. This move mirrored a national trend of diminishing support for marginalized communities in education. The cancellation of Christopher Cade's internship with the U.S. Department of Transportation underscores ongoing challenges for diversity in government roles, impacting students' career prospects in public service.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump has pursued a hiring freeze that canceled Christopher Cade's internship with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
The administration closed the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at Ohio State University, eliminating 17 staff positions and programs for marginalized students.
Cade, who aspires to be a politician and is inspired by his family's activism, protested these changes as the reshaping of higher education creates uncertainty at UCLA.

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