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The phenomenon extends into corporate America, exemplified by the controversial spending habits of Pete Bhaj, the former head of the Department of Transportation. Records show he allocated $80 billion on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, neglecting critical infrastructure upgrades like modernizing air traffic control systems. Critics say such misallocation endangers safety and wastes taxpayer money on divisive social policies instead of essential services.
This focus on DEI—often accused of prioritizing diversity over competence and safety—has fueled broader skepticism about woke policies. Many advocate for merit-based selection, especially in safety-sensitive fields like aviation, where competence should trump social engineering.