Former President Donald Trump has promised to revoke an executive order recently signed by President Joe Biden that aims to advance “racial equity” through the federal government if he is reelected in 2024.
The Feb. 16 order, entitled “Further Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government,” mandates the establishment of “agency equity teams” throughout Executive Branch departments to deliver “equitable outcomes” through federal programs and policies.
In addition to racial minorities, the order also aims to boost outcomes for religious minorities, women, and girls, LGBT individuals, those with disabilities, residents of rural areas, and those affected by “persistent poverty or inequality.”…