NASA Fires DEI Chief Amid Trump's Crackdown
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NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab fired its chief DEI officer, Neela Rajendra, after initially attempting to conceal her role amid the Trump administration's crackdown on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Rajendra's title was changed to 'head of employee success,' but she was ultimately let go following reports of her protected status. This follows a broader NASA-wide termination of DEI programs and related contracts, in line with President Trump's executive orders aiming to eliminate what the administration deemed wasteful spending and unfair practices. The move has sparked mixed reactions among employees.
NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab fired its chief DEI officer, Neela Rajendra, after initially attempting to conceal her role amid the Trump administration's crackdown on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Rajendra's title was changed to 'head of employee success,' but she was ultimately let go following reports of her protected status. This follows a broader NASA-wide termination of DEI programs and related contracts, in line with President Trump's executive orders aiming to eliminate what the administration deemed wasteful spending and unfair practices. The move has sparked mixed reactions among employees.
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