Fred Hutch Cancer Center Ends DEI Programs Amid Trump Executive Order and Ongoing Lawsuit

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Fred Hutchinson ends DEI initiatives after Trump’s executive order makes federal funding conditional on their termination, shaking the foundations of one of America’s top cancer research centers. With over $400 million in federal grants—70% of its budget—on the line, the Seattle-based Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center took down its DEI pages and halted related programs. This decision comes amidst a lawsuit from former oncology social worker Tammy Weitzman, who claims she was fired after reporting antisemitic slurs and objecting to politically charged DEI content. Critics say the executive order restores a focus on merit and depoliticizes science, while others warn it undermines efforts to address institutional inequality. Weitzman’s story, the lawsuit, and Fred Hutch’s decision together form a flashpoint in the national debate over identity politics, workplace culture, and government influence. Is this the end of DEI in medical research—or just the beginning of a bigger fight?

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#fredhutchinson #deiprograms #trumpexecutiveorder #medicalresearchfunding #antisemitismlawsuit #workplaceculture #cancerresearch #deicontroversy #equalopportunity #meritbasedhiring