
President Donald Trump is calling for transparency from the FBI after the agency closed its Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) just days before his return to office. Trump accused the FBI of corruption and questioned the timing of the move.
“We demand that the FBI preserve and retain all records, documents, and information on the now closing DEI Office—Never should have been opened and, if it was, should have closed long ago,” Trump posted on Truth Social. “Why is it that they’re closing one day before the Inauguration of a new Administration? The reason is, CORRUPTION!”
The FBI confirmed the closure of the ODI in December 2024 but did not provide an explanation for why the office was shut down. The lack of details has sparked suspicion and raised questions about the agency’s actions as Trump prepares for a new administration.
We demand that the FBI preserve and retain all records, documents, and information on the now closing DEI Office—Never should have been opened and, if it was, should have closed long ago. Why is it that they’re closing one day before the Inauguration of a new Administration? The…
— Donald J. Trump Posts From His Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) January 17, 2025
Trump has long criticized diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, viewing them as a distraction from critical government functions. During his campaign, he pledged to dismantle such programs and has made it clear that his FBI director nominee, Kash Patel, shares his opposition to DEI efforts.
🚨Trump orders the FBI to preserve ALL records related to the DEI office they’re shutting down. pic.twitter.com/1JdIMGU8oW
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) January 17, 2025
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) echoed these concerns in a letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray. Blackburn warned that the agency’s focus on DEI initiatives could undermine national security and public safety, urging the FBI to prioritize its core mission.
🚨BREAKING: The FBI has officially SHUTTERED its DEI office according to Fox News.
President Trump and Kash Patel are already putting up wins before taking power.
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— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) January 16, 2025
Across the United States, DEI programs have been facing mounting criticism, with many organizations closing or scaling back such offices in response to growing opposition.