Donald Trump has demanded the Federal Bureau of Investigation "preserve and retain all records" relating to its Office of Diversity and Inclusion after it emerged the government agency closed the office late last year.

Why It Matters

The closure comes just before Trump enters the White House, with the FBI being the first government agency to make such a move.

The president-elect has vowed to crack down on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives during his second term as president. A number of corporate organizations have also stopped their diversity programs in recent months amid pressure from conservatives.

What To Know

"In recent weeks, the FBI took steps to close the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI), effective by December 2024," the government agency confirmed to Fox News on January 16. A reason was not given.

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