Ted Cruz: Government Watchdogs Embrace Wokeness
Senator Ted Cruz Accuses Federal Inspectors General of Pushing DEI Agenda
In a letter obtained exclusively by The Daily Wire, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) criticizes a council of federal inspectors general for promoting the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) agenda. Cruz argues that the council is encouraging Offices of Inspectors Generals to unlawfully consider race in their hiring practices.
The Battle Over DEI
Cruz’s letter is addressed to Mark Greenblatt, the Chairman of the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE), in response to a report on the council’s DEI agenda. The report, issued by CIGIE, urges Offices of Inspectors General to take race into account when making hiring decisions and to provide unconscious bias training to employees.
Expressing his disappointment, Cruz emphasizes the crucial role that inspectors general play in holding federal agencies accountable and safeguarding taxpayer dollars. He argues that instead of focusing on their important mission, CIGIE is blindly advancing the Biden administration’s partisan policy goal of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
DEI Agenda in Federal Agencies
Cruz’s letter comes at a time when federal agencies are actively implementing the DEI agenda following President Joe Biden’s executive order in June 2021. The order solidified the ideology within the government.
The letter asserts that CIGIE’s guidance promotes race-based employment practices, which Cruz deems immoral and illegal. He cites the Supreme Court’s decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard to support his claim that these policies are also unconstitutional.
DEI Training and Beyond
Cruz highlights the guidance’s support for continuous education on DEI principles to gain buy-in from employees who may be resistant to such programs. He also points out that the guidance recommends including DEI elements in annual performance plans for senior executives and hiring officials.
In his letter, Cruz demands that CIGIE provide various documents related to its DEI agenda, including training materials on DEI, unconscious bias, and Critical Race Theory. He also requests an “ally newsletter” and a New Manager Course that incorporates DEI concepts.
Far-Left Ideology in Federal Agencies
Cruz underscores the aggressive efforts of Biden officials to institutionalize the DEI agenda within federal agencies. Examples include the Internal Revenue Service hosting a diversity training that featured material from an extreme transgender academic, and the State Department discouraging gendered language and misgendering.
Large sums of taxpayer dollars have been allocated to advance the far-left ideological agenda, with the Pentagon spending nearly $270 million on DEI initiatives. The United States Air Force Academy has promoted transgenderism, and the National Security Agency has created a DEI glossary that includes terms like “settler colonialism” and “transmisogyny.”
Even federal contractors have embraced the far-left ideology, with one major Pentagon contractor hosting Critical Race Theorist Robin DiAngelo for a speaking event and distributing copies of her book “White Fragility.”
The Battle Continues
While the far-left agenda has permeated federal agencies, former President Trump has indicated that he would dismantle the bureaucracies and potentially shut down DEI offices if reelected. As president, he could reinstate an executive order called Schedule F, which would grant him the power to dismiss thousands of bureaucrats who influence policy.
Meanwhile, others are preparing for the transition to a new administration through initiatives like the Project 2025 Presidential Transition Project, which aims to pave the way for an effective conservative administration.
How does the implementation of the DEI agenda potentially impact career advancement and promotions within offices of inspectors general?
In performance evaluations, potentially impacting career advancement and promotions within offices of inspectors general. Cruz argues that this is an inappropriate use of federal resources and undermines the merit-based and impartial nature of these offices.
Implications and Consequences
Cruz expresses concern over the potential consequences of implementing the DEI agenda in federal agencies. He warns that such policies could result in discriminatory practices, where qualified individuals are overlooked in favor of meeting arbitrary diversity quotas. Additionally, Cruz argues that the focus on diversity rather than qualifications and merit could weaken the effectiveness and integrity of federal offices.
A Call to Action
In concluding his letter, Cruz calls on Chairman Greenblatt and the CIGIE to rescind their guidance promoting the DEI agenda. He urges them to instead focus on their mandated mission of ensuring accountability, efficiency, and effectiveness in federal agencies. Cruz emphasizes the importance of upholding the principles of equal opportunity and meritocracy in hiring practices, and warns against the dangers of promoting policies that prioritize diversity at the expense of qualifications and the overall mission of these offices.
Response from CIGIE
As of the publication of this article, there has been no official response from the CIGIE regarding Cruz’s letter or his concerns. It remains to be seen how the council will address these critiques and whether any changes will be made to their DEI agenda.
Senator Ted Cruz’s letter raises significant concerns about the promotion of the DEI agenda within the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency and its potential impact on federal offices. The battle over diversity, equity, and inclusion continues to be a contentious issue, with Cruz strongly opposing the incorporation of race-based policies in hiring practices. As the debate surrounding this agenda continues, it is crucial to consider the implications and consequences of these policies on the effectiveness and fairness of federal offices.
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