DEI is such a vague term ... that's a problem with the order then. We're talking about an administration threatening people's jobs, claiming they want to make

DEI is such a vague term ... that's a problem with the order then. We're talking about an administration threatening people's jobs, claiming they want to make sure government employees are "loyal" and firing people who are not "loyal". The response to "CYA" seems entirely natural. But it would be very on point for this administration to blame any / all problems on disloyal parties in the government, even if it is their own fault.