Most Americans believe hires should be based on merit and experience -- flying in the face of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts -- a recent survey from Cygnal revealed. The post DEI Defeat: Most Say Government Hires Should Be Based on Merit, Experience appeared first on Breitbart.
A recent survey by Cygnal found that 64% of Americans believe government hires should be based on merit and experience rather than race or gender identity, reflecting opposition to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. This sentiment is stronger among Republicans, with 85% supporting merit-based hiring, while 51% of Democrats prefer a mix of merit and DEI factors. Independents (62%), Hispanics (55%), and 38% of Black Americans also favor merit-based hiring. President Trump's 2021 executive order ended DEI programs, saving over $1 billion in federal spending.