Elon Musk heads the Department of Government Efficiency. (Andrew Harnik)
According to DOGE, the education department spent another $1.5 million on a contractor to "observe mailing and clerical operations" at a mail center, which was also terminated in the recent spending sweep.
"DEI was never about ‘equity’—it was about enforcing ideological conformity and institutionalizing discrimination. Shutting down these wasteful, divisive programs is a win for every student," Nicki Neily, founder and president of Parents Defending Education, said in response to the spending cut.
"More states need to follow suit," Neily said.
TRUMP EDUCATION DEPT LAUNCHES PROBE INTO ‘EXPLOSION OF ANTISEMITISM’ AT 5 UNIVERSITIES
Erika Donalds, wife of Republican Rep. Byron Donalds of Florida, also wrote in response that "the kids can’t read."
President Donald Trump launched a federal review of DEI teachings and practices in educational institutions receiving federal funding. (Donald Trump 2024 campaign)
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Amid the Trump-Vance crackdown on certain teachings, several colleges, such as Missouri State University and West Virginia University, have begun closing their DEI offices.
Fox News' Charles Creitz contributed to this report.
Aubrie Spady is a Writer for Fox News Digital.
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