Diversity, equity, and inclusion is on the ropes. The Trump administration has banned DEI in all federal agencies and organizations that receive federal funding, including universities. This public erasure of DEI complements a litany of private companies that have done the same, including Walmart, Toyota, McDonald’s and even Microsoft. 

This is all good news. But as DEI recedes, it’s important to clarify why it was and always will be a terrible idea.