Birmingham Mayor Randall L. Woodfin Thursday’s criticism of President Donald Trump’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) executive order shows that Americans now see the “Alabamaization” of the U.S. federal government.

During an appearance on “CNN This Morning,” Woodfin claimed that white women and veterans benefit the most from DEI policies, not just Black Americans and other minority groups.

“What message are you trying to send and who are you trying to send it to? It’s absolutely frustrating and disappointing. It just goes to show you that 47 told us what he would do and he’s doing it,” Woodfin said.

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Birmingham Mayor Randall L. Woodfin claimed that Americans are now witnessing the “Alabamaization” of the federal government. (Win McNamee/GREG NASH/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

The mayor of Birmingham also disagrees with critics who claim DEI projects go too far in some areas.

“Look, we’ve made these words diverse, we’ve made these words fair, we’ve made these words inclusive, bad words, like everyone else. Inclusion is not a bad thing. Nothing is ‘Go’ to something like this. “It’s a step too far in terms of inclusivity,” he said.

“Nothing goes too far when it comes to equity. This is America. Equity is the right thing to do. There’s no such thing as diversity being a bad thing. America is a very diverse place. I think diversity, equity and inclusion It has been weaponized by some to say it was taken away from others,” Woodfin continued.

Trump’s dismantling of DEI goes deeper and bigger than you think

Criticism of DEI’s commitment intensified after the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling last year banning racial preferences in college admissions. (Getty Images)

Trump signed an executive order on Monday Cancel all DEI programs from the federal government.

Trump on Tuesday issued two more executive actions targeting DEI — an executive order aimed at ending discrimination based on race and gender preference under the guise of DEI in the workplace and higher education; and a memorandum aimed at Eliminate the Biden administration’s policy of prioritizing DEI hiring. Federal Aviation Administration.

Just two days into his term, Trump is making waves in Washington, according to a new Fox News poll. Voters support him. Nearly one-third of voters (29%) believe it is “extremely important” that Trump focus on driving DEI out of government. Broken down by party, 44% of Republicans, 16% of Democrats and 24% of independents want the president to eliminate federal DEI programs.

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On Inauguration Day in Washington, USA, January 20, 2025, US President Donald Trump signed a document when issuing an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House. (Reuters/Carlos Barria)

Alabama’s Republican-controlled Legislature passed comprehensive legislation A March 2020 ban on state funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at public colleges and universities, local education boards, and government agencies would limit the teaching of “divisive concepts” at public colleges and universities.

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Woodfin said Americans have “seen this dance before” when it comes to DEI restrictions, referring to his state’s laws.

“Listen, the unfortunate part of this conversation about divesting DEI is — Americans are witnessing the Alabamization of the federal government,” he said.