Part 4/12:
The scandal extends beyond mere misconduct. Insider reports reveal that these sexually explicit chats were, alarmingly, officially justified as part of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts. Within NSA's Intel Link messenger, two DEI-focused employee resource groups—the “LGBT Q&A” and “TW WG”—were apparently hijacked by employees who used them to conduct meetings on privilege, allyship, transgender inclusion, and related topics. While intended as support networks, sources indicate these groups were exploited for personal conversation rather than organizational purpose, leading to further questions about workplace culture and oversight.