DeSantis praises end of affirmative action, urges Corporate America to follow suit.

Gov. Ron DeSantis: Affirmative Action Ruling Paves the Way for Merit-Based Hiring

In a recent interview with Salena Zito, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) shared his thoughts on the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action. He believes that this decision could potentially lead to corporations adopting a merit-based approach to hiring, rather than considering race.

“Well, I think the idea that we should treat students based on race rather than merit violates the law and the constitution,” DeSantis said. “I think this decision may open the door for more equal treatment in Corporate America because I think Corporate America divvies up based on race.”

DeSantis pointed out that General Electric, JetBlue Airways, and Google have already expressed concerns about undoing affirmative action, as it could impact their ability to attract highly qualified individuals and meet diversity goals.

Championing Merit and Unity

As a Harvard alumnus, DeSantis acknowledged that while universities have aimed for diversity in race, there has been a growing conformity in thought. He expressed pride in his state’s decision to eliminate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practices in schools.

“Look, we’ve got to focus on merit, focus on achievement. There’s so many things that can unite us. When you elevate things that divide, that’s not healthy for society,” DeSantis emphasized. “And so I think this whole project of trying to kind of socially engineer a superficial diversity has not worked.”

DeSantis believes that prioritizing merit and achievement is crucial for a healthy and united society.

Supporting Responsible University Practices

DeSantis also celebrated the Supreme Court’s ruling against President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan. This aligns with his platform of holding universities accountable for defaulted debt.

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