Trump’s DOJ Shifts Transgender, DEI Funds to Boost Law Enforcement

The Department of Justice (DOJ), now led by Attorney General Pam Bondi, has redirected funds once allocated to transgender advocacy and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs toward bolstering law enforcement efforts. This shift signals a sharp pivot in priorities, emphasizing public safety over ideological initiatives.

Bondi, in her first month, has made waves by terminating all DEI programs within the DOJ. She’s also scrubbed references to race and sex-based criteria from training and hiring practices, insisting on a merit-only approach. The move is part of a broader agenda to refocus the department on combating crime, dismantling cartels, and supporting victims.

"We’re not here to fund passion projects," a DOJ official stated, highlighting plans to channel resources into seizing drugs, arresting criminals, and delivering tangible results for communities. Bondi herself underscored the mission: "We’re arresting terrorists, breaking up cartels, and rooting out DEI to make America safer."

This realignment reflects President Trump’s broader push to prioritize law enforcement and public security, with Bondi’s DOJ moving swiftly to deliver on that vision.