Trump to honor Black History Month despite DEI concerns – Washington Examiner
president Donald Trump is set to sign a proclamation recognizing February as Black history Month, despite recent efforts by his management to diminish diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives across the federal government. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed this during press briefings, stating the proclamation is being prepared for Trump’s signature. Though, she did not clarify whether federal leaders, who have aligned their policies with Trump’s DEI reduction focus, should revise any existing DEI initiatives in light of the upcoming proclamation. Additionally, the Pentagon announced a pause on all observances of various cultural celebrations, including Black History Month, signaling a broader policy shift under Trump’s administration.
Trump to celebrate Black History Month despite crackdown on DEI: White House
President Donald Trump will sign a proclamation on Saturday recognizing February as Black History Month despite his efforts to whittle diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives out of the federal government.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt was asked about Trump’s plans for Black History Month at her first press briefing on Tuesday and then again at Friday’s briefing.
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“The president looks forward to signing a proclamation celebrating Black History Month. I actually spoke with our great staff secretary,” Leavitt told reporters. “It’s in the works of being approved, and it’s going to be ready for the president’s signature to signify the beginning of that tomorrow.”
Still, the press secretary did not say if federal department heads, many of whom have sought to align with Trump’s focus on rooting out DEI, should amend those policies based on Trump’s Saturday proclamation.
“The president is leading here at the White House,” Leavitt responded. “I’ll leave it to the proclamation that he will sign very soon.”
The Pentagon announced in a memo on Wednesday that its intelligence agency will pause all observances of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Pride Month, Holocaust Days of Remembrance, Black History Month, National Hispanic Heritage Month, and six other day- or month-long cultural celebrations.
“We are receiving questions across the workforce on the way forward,” the memo reads. “DIA will pause all activities and events related to Agency Special Emphasis Programs effective immediately and until further notice.”
You can watch Leavitt’s press briefing in full below.
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