Rene Marsh, a seasoned CNN correspondent, sheds light on the Trump administration's bold moves to reshape federal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. She discusses how DEI workers have been put on paid leave, prompting a nationwide debate. The backlash against DEI, particularly from conservative groups, is dissected, revealing tensions between merit-based hiring and diversity. Marsh also highlights the precarious future of DEI initiatives in federal workplaces and the implications for private companies tied to government contracts.