Most Americans believe government 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.
“Trump’s efforts to end Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in government hiring is a clear winner with the public,” the survey found, as a clear majority, 64 percent, believe government should hire individuals based on merit and experience over gender identity or race. Another 28 percent believe it should be a “mix,” and five percent remain unsure.
There is divide on party lines, as 85 percent of Republicans believe hiring should be based on merit and experience. Most Democrats, 51 percent, believe it should be based on a “mix of merit and experience and
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