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February 2, 2025

Democrats waging ‘holy war’ as Trump ends 50 years of affirmative-action tyranny

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The article titled "Democrats Waging ‘Holy War’ as Trump Ends 50 Years of Affirmative Action Tyranny," published by the New York Post, discusses President Trump’s recent decision to fire two commissioners of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The New York Times referred to this action as a "late-night purge," while the New York Post claims that Democrats will launch a legal “holy war” to overturn the decision. The article frames the firings as a response to what it describes as over 50 years of the EEOC imposing quotas on American businesses, schools, and institutions. However, instead of providing substantive evidence, the article primarily highlights quotes from individuals who have opposed the EEOC for decades. It also discusses DEI initiatives and references a legal dispute involving female-only health clubs that allegedly had their civil rights violated by the EEOC—though these complaints date back to the 1990s. Notably, the article never provides any evidence of Democratic politicians actively waging a legal fight against Trump’s decision, nor does it substantiate its claim that the EEOC acted dishonestly. Instead, the piece relies on a hyperbolic and abrasive headline that lacks factual support, seemingly designed for clickbait and engagement rather than objective reporting.

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