Challenges Surrounding the Implementation of DEI Policies at the Secret Service

Recent reports from political journalist Susan Crabtree on X have raised concerns about the implementation of President Trump’s executive order to eliminate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs within federal agencies. Sources within the U.S. Secret Service suggest some DEI-related practices persist despite directives to dismantle them. One example cited involves a transgender special agent trainee, assigned female at birth, who transitioned to male but requested to continue using female physical training standards and feminine pronouns. The situation highlights internal resistance as the agency navigates the policy shift