MSNBC's Alex Wagner discusses the Department of Education's retaliatory actions against employees for taking DEI training and Linda McMahon's potential impact on funding for teaching African American history.
MSNBC's Alex Wagner joined Nicolle Wallace to discuss her reporting on Department of Education employees who were placed on leave after taking DEI training they received during the first Trump administration. Wagner highlighted the concerning trend of retaliatory actions against employees for engaging in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
The discussion also addressed Donald Trump's selection of Linda McMahon, former World Wrestling Entertainment CEO, to lead the Department of Education. Wagner pointed out that during her confirmation hearing, McMahon left the door open for schools to potentially lose federal funding for teaching African American history. Wallace expressed alarm at this prospect, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive and inclusive education. The segment further explored the broader implications of these developments, drawing connections to other concerning actions taken by the Trump administration, such as attempts to undermine democratic norms and institutions. Wallace and Wagner underscored the need for vigilance and resistance against these threats to American values and principles
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