Most Americans are growing skeptical of DEI as an ideological framework and that helped Trump. This suggests two possible paths forward: either we move beyond

Most Americans are growing skeptical of DEI as an ideological framework and that helped Trump. This suggests two possible paths forward: either we move beyond the theoretical underpinnings and focus on practical inclusion — supporting people from diverse backgrounds through approaches with broad consensus. Or DEI becomes increasingly marginalized, championed primarily by masked activists who struggle to maintain relevance.