Trump DEI Purge Hits Affordable Housing Groups
Millions of dollars in affordable housing contracts were canceled after a DOGE review of their websites and social media for terms linked to equity and diversity.
The Trump administration canceled contracts with a slate of affordable housing programs, including ones that support first-time homebuyers.
Photographer: Rachel Wisniewski/BloombergMillions of dollars in federal contracts for affordable housing were canceled after a Department of Government Efficiency review of nonprofits’ websites and LinkedIn profiles for terms associated with DEI, according to current and former staff at the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.
The canceled awards include ongoing projects in more than 1,000 communities to address homelessness, disaster recovery, persistent poverty and other housing issues, according to a list seen by Bloomberg CityLab.