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Trump Administration Puts an End to DEI in Business Loans. Here’s Why That’s a Big Deal.

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12.06.2026

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Trump Administration Puts an End to DEI in Business Loans. Here’s Why That’s a Big Deal.

The Trump administration is steadily—and one might say quietly—dismantling the discriminatory DEI deep state.

On Thursday, the Small Business Administration released a proposed rule that would end racial discrimination in federal contracting under the category of being “socially disadvantaged.”

It’s a huge win for those who support equality before the law.

“Under the new rule, individuals will no longer be considered ‘socially disadvantaged,’ and therefore eligible for the 8(a) program, simply because they are a member of a racial minority group,” the Small Business Administration wrote in a statement.

This may sound shocking, but the federal government has been handing out what amounts to race-based small business loans for nearly half a century. President Donald Trump is putting an end to that.

Now, instead of just handing out loans based on race, the SBA plans to keep the program alive but with the criteria of “fact-based evidence of social disadvantage.”

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“It will end a system of racial favoritism, restore equal treatment under clear and objective criteria, and keep the 8(a) program open to job creators of every race,” SBA announced. “Importantly, Americans discriminated against by unlawful DEI and race-based practices in the public and private sector can now qualify for 8(a) contracts.”

All are welcome, and that’s not just a slogan.

Today, SBA introduced a proposed regulation to end racial discrimination in the 8(a) Business Development Program.Under the new rule, individuals will no........

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