Much has been made about comments calling Vice President Kamala Harris a “DEI hire.” Many people have criticized the phrase, predictably calling it offensive and racist. Even though these detractors condemn the DEI hire moniker, that doesn’t make it any less accurate.

Don’t take my word for it. Take the words of President Joe Biden and other Democrats. If calling for someone to get a job specifically because of her skin color and gender isn’t DEI, then what is?