Federal employees told to remove pronouns from email signatures by end of day

SUMMARY
Federal employees at various agencies have been directed to remove pronouns from their email signatures by January 31, 2025, in line with a broader initiative to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. This mandate follows two executive orders signed by President Trump on his first day in office, aiming to eliminate what the administration described as "radical and wasteful DEI programs." Agencies like the CDC, Department of Transportation, and Department of Energy are enforcing this directive, which also calls for the removal of DEI-related language from federal communications. Employees were provided with specific instructions for updating their email signatures. This move is part of the Trump administration’s ongoing efforts to curb DEI initiatives and implement policies centered around "biological truth" within federal government operations.